backflip Meaning & Definition
What Does Backflip Mean?
As a noun, backflip means An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction. It is also used to mean A total reversal in policy or opinion. As a verb, it means To perform a backflip (rotation of body).
Quick Facts About Backflip
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbæk.flɪp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | backflips |
| Verb forms | backflips, backflipping, backflipped |
Backflip Definition (Noun)
- An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction.
The gymnast performed a backflip on a trampoline.
- A total reversal in policy or opinion.
Backflip as a Verb
- To perform a backflip (rotation of body).
- To completely reverse a policy or opinion; perform a U-turn.
Noun
- (by extension) a total reversal in policy or opinion; a volte-face, a U-turn.
Synonyms of Backflip
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Backflip synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Backflip
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Backflip in a Sentence
The gymnast performed a backflip on a trampoline.
Word Forms & Grammar
backflip (plural backflips)
backflip (third-person singular simple present backflips, present participle backflipping, simple past and past participle backflipped)
Words That Rhyme With Backflip
Origin of Backflip
From back- + flip.
How to Pronounce Backflip
Backflip is pronounced //ˈbæk.flɪp// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Backflip
Is backflip a noun or a verb?
Backflip is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of backflip?
The plural of backflip is backflips.
What is the past tense of backflip?
The past tense of backflip is backflipped. The present participle is backflipping.
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