Difference between Riffle and Flip

What is the difference between Riffle and Flip?

Riffle as a noun is a fast-flowing, shallow part of a stream while Flip as a noun is a maneuver which rotates an object end-over-end.

Riffle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fast-flowing, shallow part of a stream A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed. Also one of the cleats, grooves or steps in such trough. A quick skim through the pages of a book

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To ruffle with a rippling action To skim or flick through the pages of a book To prepare samples of material using a riffler

Flip

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A maneuver which rotates an object end-over-end.a person whom the speaker dislikes.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: used to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having the quality of playfulness, or lacking seriousness of purpose.Sarcastic.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To throw (as in to turn over).To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.To go berserk or crazy.

Example sentence: To be quite honest, John Lennon had questionable politics. There was a flip side. He was all peace and love, but he was a very violent character.

We hope you now know whether to use Riffle or Flip in your sentence.

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