Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flip side

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables
flip -side
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

noun

The B-side of a phonograph record that carried a less popular recording.

Dated

noun

The converse; opposite, usually negative, inherent aspects or consequences of something.

Usage

Inflected Forms

flip sides (plural) flipside (alternative) flip-side (alternative)

Phrases

on the flip side catch you on the flip side by the same token

Frequently Paired Words

by the same token

Synonyms

other side of the coin

Questions

What does flip side mean?
The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

How to pronounce flip side

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