Flipper

German (Berlin)

/ˈflɪpɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) pinball game
  • (countable) a pinball machine
  • (countable) a flipper lever in a pinball machine

Etymology

Derived from English flipper (lever in a pinball machine used to strike the ball).

Origin

English

flipper

Gloss

lever in a pinball machine used to strike the ball

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