Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flipside

/ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.57 in modern English

Syllables: flip-side
IPA: /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/

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.

noun

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

Informal

noun

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

Informal

Example Sentences

"Nice tune. What's on the flipside?"
"Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long."
"Of course, the drop is partly the flipside of dollars being in demand. The pound does not benefit from safe-haven status like the Swiss franc or Japanese yen."
"See you on the flipside!"

Etymology

From flip + side.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/
British English: /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

flipsides (plural) flip side (alternative)

Synonyms

B-side

Antonyms

A-side

Rhymes With

said side right side outside died inside tried provide north side east side wide ride

Questions

How do you pronounce flipside?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/.
What does flipside mean?: The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
Where does flipside come from?: From flip + side.

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