Backflip

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbæk.flɪp/

Full definition of backflip

Noun

1. An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction.The acrobat performed a backflip on a trampoline.
2. (by extension) a total reversal in policy or opinion; a volte-face, an U-turn.PM predicts water recycling backflips. Courier Mail, 29 Jan 2007

Verb

1. To perform a backflip (rotation of body)
2. To completely reverse a policy or opinion; perform a U-turn.

Derived terms

• backflipper