1. To turn something off, typically a switch. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flip" and "off." I flipped off the living room light and headed upstairs to bed.You're closer to the remote—can you flip off the TV?I'm trying to flip off the lamp, but I can't see where the switch is.
2. To raise the middle finger (a rude gesture of anger or displeasure) at one. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flip" and "off." What are you flipping me off for, I didn't even say anything insulting!I flipped my brother off after he said that he'd never seen a worse basketball player than me.The player got in trouble when cameras caught him flipping off an opponent.
Sl. to give someone the finger, that is raise the middle finger, a rude sign. (The digitus impudicus.)The youth flipped the police officer off. Not a good idea.He flipped off the cop.You better not flip a cop out!The little kid flipped the cop the bird and didn't even know what it meant.
1. To deactivate using a switch; switch off: Could you please flip off the lights before you go to sleep? I flipped the TV off because no one was watching it.
2. Slang To make an obscene hand gesture to someone or something: The driver cursed, flipped me off, and drove straight into the oncoming truck. Whenever I try to take his picture, he flips off the camera or makes a face.
tv. to give someone the finger. (Collegiate.) Did you flip me off? You better not have. Ernie flipped Tom out, and Tom flattened Ernie. Ah, life in the big city.
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