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flipside.

The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/UK, US/ˈflɪpˌsəɪd/Scotland/ˈflɪpˌsɑɪd/Australia
  1. The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.

  2. The B-side of a phonograph record.

    Nice tune. What's on the flipside?
  3. A necessary consequence or corollary of something that acts as a negation or counterbalance; especially one seen as opposite, or as pro versus con.

    informal
    Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long.
  4. The occasion when we meet again (e.g. when I return from work, etc.; said on parting); later or tomorrow.

    informal
    See you on the flipside!
Where this word comes from

From flip + side.

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