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Definitions for Flipper

[1] a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
[2] Also called fin. one of a pair of paddlelike devices, usually of rubber, worn on the feet as an aid in scuba diving and swimming.
[3] Theater . a narrow flat hinged or attached at right angles to a larger flat.
[4] Slang . the hand.
[5] someone or something that flips.
[6] flippant; pert.
[7] the flat broad limb of seals, whales, penguins, and other aquatic animals, specialized for swimming
[8] Also called: fin (often plural) either of a pair of rubber paddle-like devices worn on the feet as an aid in swimming, esp underwater
[9] cricket a ball bowled with backspin imparted by the action of the bowler's wrist
[10] to throw (something light or small) carelessly or briskly; toss he flipped me an envelope
[11] to throw or flick (an object such as a coin) so that it turns or spins in the air
[12] to propel by a sudden movement of the finger; flick to flip a crumb across the room
[13] (foll by through) to read or look at (a book, newspaper, etc) quickly, idly, or incompletely
[14] (intr) (of small objects) to move or bounce jerkily
[15] (intr) to make a snapping movement or noise with the finger and thumb
[16] (intr) slang to fly into a rage or an emotional outburst (also in the phrases flip one's lid, flip one's top, flip out )
[17] (intr) slang to become ecstatic or very excited he flipped over the jazz group
[18] a snap or tap, usually with the fingers
[19] a rapid jerk
[20] a somersault, esp one performed in the air, as in a dive, rather than from a standing position
[21] same as nog 1 (def. 1)
[22] informal impertinent, flippant, or pert

Words related to Flipper

cheeky, brazen, derisive, profane, rude, mocking, flippant, tongue-in-cheek, impish, devilish, buoyant, carefree, rollicking, jolly, playful, jovial, perky, sprightly, breezy, impulsive

Words nearby Flipper

flip-flopper, flip-top, flip-up, flipbook, flippant, flipper, flipping, flippy, flirt, flirtable, flirtation

Origin of Flipper

3First recorded in 1840–50; adj. use of flip1

Word origin for Flipper

C16: probably of imitative origin; see fillip

Synonyms for Flipper

brazen, cheeky, arrant, audacious, barefaced, blatant, boldfaced, brassy, bumptious, cocky, contumelious, cool, flip, forward, fresh, immodest, impertinent, insolent, nervy, off-base, overbold, pert, presumptuous, procacious, rude, sassy, saucy, smart, smart-alecky, unabashed, unblushing, wise