Flipside

//ˈflɪpˌsəɪd// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
  2. 2
    The B-side of a phonograph record.

    "Nice tune. What's on the flipside?"

  3. 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. 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!"

Synonyms

All synonyms
b-sidedownsideverso

Example

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"Nice tune. What's on the flipside?"

Etymology

From flip + side.

Related phrases

b side

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