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flip

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: flipsQuá khứ: flippedPhân từ 2: flippedV-ing: flippingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

The word evokes a sensation of rapid, snapping motion. It is often associated with a lightness of touch or a sudden, jarring transition. In a physical sense, it suggests a 180-degree rotation that happens almost instantaneously, creating a visual of agility or chaos. In modern social and economic contexts, the term has shifted toward a mindset of opportunism. Using the word to describe real estate or electronics suggests a transactional approach where the value is extracted through speed and superficial improvement rather than long-term investment or stability.

Countable when referring to a gymnastic move or a coin toss. Uncountable when referring to the general act of turning something over.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To turn something over quickly.

"He flipped the pancake in the pan."

Nội động từ
[someone]

To turn over suddenly or lose emotional control.

"The car flipped during the accident."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To buy an asset and sell it quickly for profit.

"They flip houses in the suburbs."

Danh từ
[null]

A quick movement of turning over or a sudden change.

"She did a back flip into the pool."

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