DictBridge Dictionary

backflip Definition and Meaning in English (backflip definition)

noun
Synonyms:somersaultflip
Quick Answer • Definition

Backflip definition: A gymnastic maneuver in which a person jumps backward and rotates their body 360 degrees in the air, landing back on their feet.

Definitions of Backflip

  1. 1noun

    A gymnastic maneuver in which a person jumps backward and rotates their body 360 degrees in the air, landing back on their feet.

  2. 2verb

    To perform a backflip, typically as part of a gymnastic or acrobatic routine.

Example Sentences

sports

“The gymnast executed a flawless backflip, earning high scores from the judges.”

casual

“He learned to backflip in just a few months of dedicated practice.”

Synonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

past tensebackflipped
present participlebackflipping

Frequently Asked Questions: Backflip in English

What is the meaning of Backflip in English?▼
Backflip definition: A gymnastic maneuver in which a person jumps backward and rotates their body 360 degrees in the air, landing back on their feet.
How do you translate 'Backflip' to English?▼
'Backflip' translates to 'backflip' in English. Backflip definition: A gymnastic maneuver in which a person jumps backward and rotates their body 360 degrees in the air, landing back on their feet.
How do you pronounce 'Backflip' and 'backflip'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Backflip' and native English audio speech for 'backflip' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

boardboardbadbadballballbarbarbebebeautifulbeautifulbecomebecomebeenbeenbeginbeginbeginningbeginningbeingbeingbesidesbesides