5 letter words with LYP in the middle

flype

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Scottish term for a sudden reversal or upset, especially in a game or contest.

Pronunciations: US: /flaɪp/; UK: /flaɪp/

Origin and Usage: The term "flype" originated in Scotland and is commonly used in Scottish English. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "flipa," which means "to turn over" or "upset." The term is often used in sports, games, and contests to describe a sudden reversal of fortune or a surprising upset.

Synonyms: Upset, reversal, turnaround, surprise, shock

Related Words: Flaky, Flank, Flare, Flask, Flats

Example Sentences:

• After being down by two goals, the team staged an impressive flype and won the game in the final minutes.
• The political election was marked by a flype as the underdog candidate unexpectedly won by a large margin.
• The chess match was full of flypes as both players made surprising moves that upset the balance of the game.

Glyph

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A glyph is a symbol or character that represents a word or a concept.

Pronunciation (US): /ɡlɪf/

Pronunciation (UK): /ɡlɪf/

Origin and Usage: The word glyph comes from the Greek word "gluphē" which means "carving". Glyphs have been used since ancient times, particularly in hieroglyphs and other forms of ancient writing. Today, glyphs are commonly used in typography and digital design to represent different characters and symbols.

Synonyms: Symbol, character, icon, sign, mark

Related Words: Image, shape, style, font, chart

Example Sentences:

• The ancient Egyptians used glyphs to write their language.
• The designer added a new glyph to the font to represent a special character.
• The map key had a glyph for each type of landmark.