backflip

noun

back·​flip ˈbak-ˌflip How to pronounce backflip (audio)
: a backward somersault especially in the air

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Edwards, who retired after the 2016 season, was popular for celebrating NASCAR victories with backflip celebrations. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 The newest iteration of Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot is already disconcertingly nimble, with its ability to run, perform backflips, and toss around heavy objects. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025 The performance was complete with his signature onstage backflips. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025 In the hall of fame of rock & roll stage moves, a backflip is a category all its own. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backflip

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First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backflip was in 1904

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“Backflip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backflip. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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backflip

noun
back·​flip -ˌflip How to pronounce backflip (audio)
: a backward somersault especially in the air
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