flipping

the act of flipping a coin n

n an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return n hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg n a sudden, quick movement n the act of flipping a coin n a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water n (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team v lightly throw to see which side comes up v cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation v look through a book or other written material v toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air v cause to move with a flick v throw or toss with a light motion v move with a flick or light motion v turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse v react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way v go mad, go crazy v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Flipping through the deck over and over while playing the card game Solitaire even though there are no more moves available, denying that you have lost even though you already know it. > Guy #1: Dude, you've gone through the deck 3 times already

n the act of flipping a coin n (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team n an abrupt movement v throw or toss with a light motion v lightly throw to see which side comes up v throw carelessly v move or stir about violently v throw or cast away v agitate