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Discover LudwigThe phrase "flipping off" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe the act of making an obscene gesture, usually by raising the middle finger, often as a sign of disrespect or anger.
Example: "When he cut me off in traffic, I couldn't help but respond by flipping him off."
Alternatives: "giving the finger" or "flipping the bird."
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flipping off
verb
Present participle of flip off
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Or flipping off your enemies before you kill them.
"They're flipping off an entire hemisphere in Monroe Doctrine fashion".
The Bush twins were stumbling around at bars (underage) & flipping off the press.
According to Collins, Thole expressed regret about flipping off his mask during the play.
Eventually, I end up flipping off the TV and enjoying the peace and quiet".
He added that the protester, who was flipping off the crowd, "deserved it.
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He ended his performance by back-flipping off the stage, though sadly not off the earth.
Sofia Vergara has flipped off Veronica.
"Flip over the ballot; flip off politicians," one advertisement says.
She flips off the raft and swims, as he leaves.
"Flip over the ballot," a narrator says, "and flip off the politicians".
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