Definition of FLIPSIDE

flipside

Plural: flipsides

Noun

  • The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
  • The B-side of a phonograph record.
  • A necessary consequence or corollary of something that acts as a negation or counterbalance; especially one seen as opposite, or as pro versus con.
  • The occasion when we meet again (e.g. when I return from work, etc.; said on parting); later or tomorrow.

Examples

  • Nice tune. What's on the flipside?
  • See you on the flipside!
  • Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long.

Origin / Etymology

From flip + side.

Synonyms

B-side

Antonyms

A-side

Scrabble Score: 14

flipside: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
flipside: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
flipside: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

flipside: valid Words With Friends Word