flip through
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of thumb (“to turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily”).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flip through” mean?
Synonym of thumb (“to turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily”).
Is “flip through” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.