flipside

flipside

See also: flip side

English

Alternative forms

• flip side

Etymology

flip +‎ side

Noun

flipside (plural flipsides)

1. The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
2. (music) The B-side of a phonograph record.

   Synonym: B-side

   Antonym: A-side

   Nice tune, what's on the flipside?

3. (informal) A necessary consequence or corollary of something that acts as a negation or counterbalance; especially one seen as opposite, or as pro versus con.

   Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long.

   • 2020 March 19, Marcus Ashworth, “Cheap Sterling Has Reasons to Be Cheaper”, in The Washington Post‎:

     Of course, the drop is partly the flipside of dollars being in demand. The pound does not benefit from safe-haven status like the Swiss franc or Japanese yen.

4. (informal) The occasion when we meet again (e.g. when I return from work, etc.; said on parting); later or tomorrow.

   See you on the flipside!