flipping

[ flip-ing ]

adjective

, Chiefly British Slang.

1. (used as an intensifier):

   I'm flipping tired of your excuses.

flipping

/ ˈflɪpɪŋ /

adjective

1. slang.
   (intensifier)

   it's flipping cold

   a flipping idiot

Word History and Origins

Origin of flipping¹

1910–15; flip ¹ + -ing ²; perhaps euphemistically echoing fucking

Word History and Origins

Origin of flipping¹

C19: perhaps a euphemism for fucking

Example Sentences

He also put more than four dozen judges on the federal appeals courts, flipping several circuits to a more conservative bent.

From BBC

The win means Democrats will retain control of a seat that had been vulnerable to flipping.

From Los Angeles Times

House of Representatives and brings the GOP closer to controlling both arms of Congress after flipping the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

She served as head of his Florida campaign in 2016, flipping the state for Trump and laying the groundwork for it to stay red.

From Salon

Much will depend on whether Republicans can retain control of the House on top of successfully flipping control in their favour of the Senate.

From BBC

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