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flip

1. verb To purchase and then repair and/or remodel a house for sale, ideally in a short period of time with the goal of maximizing one's profit on the sale. A: "Beige is so boring. Can't we use a bolder color?" B: "No. We're only flipping this house, and neutral colors will appeal to most prospective buyers."

2. noun A house that is being or has been flipped. A: "Beige is so boring. Can't we use a bolder color?" B: "No. This house is a flip, and neutral colors will appeal to most prospective buyers." Look at the cheap cabinets and flooring they used in the kitchen. This place was definitely a flip.

flip

in. to go crazy. Wow, I’ve got so much to do, I may just flip.

flip

verb

See flip out

See:

• a flip-flop
• do an about-face
• flip
• flip (one's) wig
• flip around
• flip burgers
• flip for
• flip lid
• flip off
• flip on
• flip one’s lid
• flip one’s wig
• flip one's lid
• flip out
• flip over
• flip over someone/something
• flip side
• flip someone off
• flip someone out
• flip someone the bird
• flip the bird
• flip the script
• flip through
• flip wig
• flip-flop
• flipping
• flipping burgers