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Flicked or Flipped

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Flicked or Flipped - Lemmy.world

Some guy gave the middle finger to my kids the other day when they were running a lemonade stand. I was telling the story earlier today and said ‘flicked off’ and someone thought it was weird I said that instead of ‘flipped’. It caused a discussion that had the room almost split, so I was wondering, “some dude (flicked/flipped) off my kids the other day.

Aug 30, 2023 at 11:27pmWeb
Show threadCameronDevAug 30, 2023
It’s Flipped in Aus, maybe it’s a regional thing?
Show threadDharma CuriousAug 30, 2023
Tmk, it’s interchangable in the American South. Can’t speak to south America, though. :p
Show threadcobysevAug 30, 2023
I’m from the northern US, but lived in various states in the south for a little over 5 years. I have never heard anyone say “flicked off” before. It’s always been “flipped off.” I would’ve assumed you misspoke if you said “flicked.”
Show threadSonicBlue03Aug 30, 2023
They should be flipped before they’re flicked and then flipped back after.
Show threadMoobythegoldensockAug 30, 2023
I’ve always heard it as flipped, but who cares?
Show threadFullOfBallooonsAug 30, 2023
I feel like ‘flipped’ is the more common of the two, but I’ve heard plenty of people say ‘flicked’. I’m in Texas, for what it’s worth.