adv

flipping

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adv

A mild intensifier used in place of a stronger swear word (informal, chiefly British).

"This is flipping ridiculous."

noun

The practice of buying something and quickly reselling it for profit.

"House flipping became popular during the property boom."

How to Use Flipping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA polite stand-in for a stronger swear word, or the act of buying-and-reselling something quickly.

When to use it

Very informal/colloquial, used mainly in spoken British English as a milder alternative to profanity.

Common pairings

flipping heck house flipping

flippings plural

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This is _____ ridiculous.

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