1. past tense and past participle of backflip; performed a backward somersault or rotation in the air
Usage: informal; commonly used in sports, gymnastics, and acrobatics contexts

Examples

• The gymnast backflipped off the balance beam with perfect form.
• He backflipped into the pool to impress his friends.
• She backflipped across the mat during her floor routine.
• The acrobat backflipped three times in a row.
• The diver backflipped from the high platform.
• He backflipped over the fence in one smooth motion.