What does FLYPE mean?

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.