flip vs throw back

throw back vs flip

flip is a noun but throw back is not a noun.

flip is an adjective but throw back is not an adjective.

flip and throw back both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flip	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
throw back	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, throw back is a hyponym of flip; that is, throw back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flip:

flip: throw or toss with a light motion
throw back: throw back with a quick, light motion

Other hyponyms of flip include submarine, lag, toss back.

flip (noun)	throw back (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
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

flip (adjective)	throw back (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect

flip (verb)	throw back (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	throw back with a quick, light motion
go mad, go crazy
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
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 flip and throw back

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