Pronunciation: [flˈɪp θɹˈuː] (IPA) 
The phrase "flip through" is spelled as /flɪp θruː/. The first part of the word, "flip," is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "sit" and an unaspirated "p" sound. The second part, "through," is pronounced with a voiced "th" sound, similar to the way one would say "this," and an elongated "u" sound as in "soon" or "moon." This phrase describes a quick look through something, such as a book or magazine.
The phrase "flip through" refers to the action of quickly turning the pages of a book, magazine, or any other printed material, usually in a casual or hasty manner. This term can also be used to describe the act of rapidly browsing or skimming through the content of a document, such as a report, brochure, or catalog.
Typically, when someone flips through a publication, they are not thoroughly reading or analyzing each page, but rather swiftly scanning the material to get a general sense of its contents or to search for specific information of interest. The speed of flipping through is often faster than individual reading, as the sole purpose is to catch a glimpse of the pages without deeply engaging with the content.
This term is commonly employed when describing activities such as looking up a particular topic in a reference book, glancing over recipes in a cookbook, quickly reviewing magazine articles, or perusing the pages of a photo album or a comic book. "Flip through" encapsulates the concept of flipping the pages rapidly, one after another, to browse through the material without dedicating extensive time to each page's content. It is a handy phrase that succinctly describes the action of quickly glancing at the pages of a publication for a brief overview or to find specific information.
The word "flip" has its origins in Middle English, from the Old English word "flyppan" which meant "to turn over, to move with a stroke or blow". It has been used to describe the quick movement of something turning or changing position.
The word "through" comes from Old English "þurh" which means "into one end and out of the other, passing from one side to the other". It is related to the idea of moving from one point to another within something or navigating within something.
When combined, the phrase "flip through" was formed as a phrasal verb, meaning to quickly browse through or look at the pages of a book, magazine, or document by rapidly turning them over. Its etymology, therefore, combines the idea of quickly turning or moving with the concept of navigating or moving within something.
