Word: FLIP
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FLIP
- A maneuver which rotates an object end over end.
"The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool."
- A complete change of direction, decision, movement etc.
- A slingshot.
- To throw so as to turn over.
"You need to flip the pancake onto the other side."
- To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.
"If you can't decide which option to go for, flip a coin."
- To win a state (or county) won by another party in the preceding elections
"Wisconsin had been Democratic for decades, but the Republicans flipped it in 2016."
- Used to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error.
- Having the quality of playfulness, or lacking seriousness of purpose.
"I hate to be flip, but perhaps we could steal a Christmas tree."
- Sarcastic.
- Disrespectful, flippant.
"Don't get flip with me or I'll knock you into next Tuesday!"
- A mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron (a flip dog).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "flip" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "flip" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLIP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLIP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLIP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLIP:
- # the flip effect
- # master of flip
- # playing with flip
- # in terms of flip
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