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flip vs fling

fling vs flip

flip and fling both are nouns.

flip is an adjective but fling is not an adjective.

flip and fling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flip Yes Yes Yes No
fling Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fling is a hypernym of flip; that is, fling is a word with a broader meaning than flip:
  • flip: throw or toss with a light motion
  • fling: throw with force or recklessness
flip (noun) fling (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team a brief indulgence of your impulses
the act of flipping a coin a usually brief attempt
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water the act of flinging
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
flip (adjective) fling (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect
flip (verb) fling (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) throw with force or recklessness
go mad, go crazy move in an abrupt or headlong manner
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way indulge oneself
throw or toss with a light motion throw or cast away
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
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