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fling vs flip

flip vs fling

fling and flip both are nouns.

fling is not an adjective while flip is an adjective.

fling and flip both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fling Yes No Yes No
flip Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, flip is a hyponym of fling; that is, flip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fling:
  • fling: throw with force or recklessness
  • flip: throw or toss with a light motion
Other hyponyms of fling include pitch, sky, toss.
fling (noun) flip (noun)
a brief indulgence of your impulses (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
a usually brief attempt the act of flipping a coin
the act of flinging a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a sudden, quick movement
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
fling (adjective) flip (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect
fling (verb) flip (verb)
throw with force or recklessness reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
move in an abrupt or headlong manner go mad, go crazy
indulge oneself react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
throw or cast away throw or toss with a light motion
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
move with a flick or light motion
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material
Difference between fling and flip

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