1. backflip - Noun
2. backflip - Verb
(gymnastics) An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction.
The gymnast performed a backflip on a trampoline.
(by extension) a total reversal in policy or opinion; a volte-face, a U-turn.
To perform a backflip (rotation of body).
To completely reverse a policy or opinion; perform a U-turn.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgFormer Knights and Dragons coach Nathan Brown is now reportedly the frontrunner for the Warriors position, but Weidler said it would be a massive backflip from Brown to take the Warriors position. Source: Internet
Backflip takeovers A "backflip takeover" is any sort of takeover in which the acquiring company turns itself into a subsidiary of the purchased company. Source: Internet
Trained to fight while blindfolded, Sara was able to backflip over a prone Constantine and deliver an impressive midair kick to the hellhound as it tried to pounce on her. Source: Internet
Even on my own ring that I have, I’ve always done a moonsault onto a bed, but I had never done a backflip and landed it. Source: Internet
It’s a terribly moving song, and it’s also a song that might conceivably inspire someone to attempt a moshpit backflip. Source: Internet
Chase Bishop was performing a backflip in a nightclub when his gun fell and shot a bystander. Source: Internet