Flipside
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flipside is a noun meaning The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
Meaning
The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
More Meanings
- (music) The B-side of a phonograph record.
- (informal) The occasion when we meet again (e.g. when I return from work, etc.; said on parting); later or tomorrow.
- (informal) A necessary consequence or corollary of something that acts as a negation or counterbalance; especially one seen as opposite, or as pro versus con.
Example Sentences
See you on the flipside!
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.
Word Forms
- flipsides
- flip side
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counter, opposite, perverse, contrapositive, counterpoint, counterpole.
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