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flipside Meaning & Definition

/ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/

What Does Flipside Mean?

Flipside is used as a noun meaning The reverse, in contrast to the obverse. It can also mean The B-side of a phonograph record.

Flipside: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/
Pluralflipsides

Flipside Definition (Noun)

  1. The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
  2. The B-side of a phonograph record.

    Nice tune. What's on the flipside?

  3. A necessary consequence or corollary of something that acts as a negation or counterbalance; especially one seen as opposite, or as pro versus con.

    Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long.

  4. The occasion when we meet again (e.g. when I return from work, etc.; said on parting); later or tomorrow.

    See you on the flipside!

Synonyms of Flipside

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Flipside in a Sentence

Nice tune. What's on the flipside?

Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long.

See you on the flipside!

Word Forms & Grammar

flipside (plural flipsides)

Origin of Flipside

From flip +‎ side.

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