flip
v.v. to turn something over quickly so that the other side is facing up. You can also use it to describe a quick change in your feelings or a decision.
v. to turn over with a quick, sudden motion; to toss or flick into the air. Often used figuratively to describe a rapid reversal of a position, opinion, or financial asset.
He flips the pancake over in the pan.
The gymnast managed to flip twice in the air before landing perfectly on the mat.
Investors often attempt to flip properties by purchasing them at a discount, performing rapid renovations, and selling them for a significant profit within a few months.
Contraction of --- a clipping of Filipino.
The verb is transitive when moving an object, but can be intransitive when describing the motion itself.