FLIP
/flɪp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection, adjective
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."
Examples of FLIP in a Sentence
- "The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool."
- "You need to flip the pancake onto the other side."
- "If you can't decide which option to go for, flip a coin."
- "Wisconsin had been Democratic for decades, but the Republicans flipped it in 2016."
Word Details
Is FLIP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLIP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FLIP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FLIP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | i | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLIP
6 words from the letters in FLIP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FLIP in Word Games
FLIP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FLIP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLIP to find 6 additional valid words.