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- flip chart/ˈflɪp ˌtʃɑːt/A large pad of paper mounted on a stand, used for presenting information to groups, with pages that can be flipped over.nounB2
- flip side/ˈflɪp ˌsaɪd/The opposite or less favorable aspect of a situation, argument, or topic; also refers literally to the reverse side of a vinyl record.nounB2
- flip-flop/ˈflɪp flɒp/A type of open-toed sandal, typically held on the foot by a Y-shaped strap that passes between the first and second toes and around both sides of the foot.adverbnounverb+1B1
- flip-flopper/ˈflɪpˌflɒp.ər/A person who frequently changes their opinions, decisions, or political allegiance.nounC1
- flip-top/ˈflɪp tɒp/A type of lid or cover that opens by flipping or hinging upward.adjectivenounC1
- flip-up/ˌflɪp ˈʌp/Designed to be flipped or folded upwards, especially to open, reveal, or provide access.adjectivenounC1
- flipbook/ˈflɪp.bʊk/A small book of sequenced images that create the illusion of motion when pages are rapidly flipped.nounLow
- flipper/ˈflɪpə(r)/A broad, flat limb adapted for swimming, as on seals, turtles, or penguins; a flat paddle-like device worn on the foot to aid swimming.nounB1
- flirt/flɜːt/To behave playfully with romantic or sexual attraction, without serious intent.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- flirtation/flɜːˈteɪ.ʃən/Behaviour that shows a playful or superficial romantic or sexual interest in someone, often without serious intentions.nounB2
- flit/flɪt/to move quickly and lightly from one place or thing to anothernounverbverb-intransitive+1C1/C2
- flit gun/ˈflɪt ˌɡʌn/A small hand-operated sprayer used for applying insecticides, typically with a pump mechanism.nounLow
- flitch/flɪtʃ/A side of bacon, salted and cured.nounverbverb-transitiveC2
- flitch beam/ˈflɪtʃ ˌbiːm/A beam made from two pieces of timber bolted together with one or more metal plates between them, designed to increase strength.nounRare
- flitchplate/ˈflɪtʃpleɪt/A metal or steel plate used in structural engineering to join or reinforce beams or girders.nounVery Rare / Specialized
- flite/flaɪt/to quarrel, dispute, or engage in a heated verbal altercation.nounverbverb-intransitiveVery Low / Archaic
- fliting/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/Archaic or dialectal term meaning quarrelling, arguing, or engaging in verbal dispute, often in a poetic or competitive manner.nounVery Low / Archaic
- flitter/ˈflɪt.ər/To move or act with quick, light, and irregular motion; to flutter or quiver. Often implies a lack of purpose or direction.verbverb-ambitransitiveC1 (Low frequency, literary/descriptive)
- flittermouse/ˈflɪtəmaʊs/A bat (the flying mammal)nounVery Low (archaic/dialectal)
- flivver/ˈflɪvə/A small, cheap, old, or unreliable motor car.nounVery Low / Archaic
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