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Definition of flipside

flipside

/ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/
flip · side
Plural:flipsides
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flipside Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An opposite, reverse, or sharply contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument (often negatively or less favorably viewed).

Example

"Working from home offers great flexibility, though the flipside is that it can sometimes feel isolating."

2

The reverse or less prominent side of a two-sided vinyl phonograph record, containing the secondary track.

Example

"The band's biggest radio hit was actually discovered by DJs on the flipside of their debut single."

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• Rhymes for flipside

• Nearby Words

flippantly
flipper
flipping
flipside
fliptop
flirt
flirtation

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American English, originally referring to the secondary side of a phonograph record that one had to flip over to play.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flipside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flipside
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