flip side

noun

The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

Similar
other side of the coin
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Meanings

nounflip side (plural flip sides)

plural flip sides · alternative flipside · alternative flip-side

  1. The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

    Synonyms: other side of the coin

  2. datedentertainmentThe B-side of a phonograph record that carried a less popular recording.
  3. The converse; opposite, usually negative, inherent aspects or consequences of something.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

Similar
other side of the coin
Also see
other side of the coin

Translations

Finnish kääntöpuoli, B-puoli
  • kääntöpuoliB-side of a record
  • B-puoliB-side of a record
  • kääntöpuoliconverse consequences
German Rückseite, B-Seite
  • RückseiteB-side of a record
  • B-SeiteB-side of a record
  • Kehrseiteconverse consequences
Cite this entry
APA

flip side. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flip%20side

MLA

“flip side.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flip%20side. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flip side,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flip%20side.

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