| 词汇 | flipper |
| 释义 | flipper noun 1 the hand UK, 1812. 2 to a lineman in American football, the forearm US, 1967. 3 the ear US, 1905. 4 a temporary partial denture used to mask the absence of a single tooth or several teeth, especially with child actors. Technically known as a 'stayplate', it flips in and out of the child's mouth US, 1999. 5 a friend UK, 1970. 6 a criminal who informs on friends and associates to reduce his own sentence or to completely avoid charges US, 1997. 7 in the television and film industries, a section of set that can be easily replaced UK, 1960. 8 the game of pinball US, 1974. 9 in hot rodding, a hubcap US, 1958. 10 a turn signal in a truck or car US, 1976 burger flipperOne who prepares hamburgers in a fast food restaurant, a job that is typically regarded as low-paying, monotonous, has few opportunities for advancement, and is below one's potential. I know you need cash, but I think you should focus your energy on finding a solid job rather than picking up a few bucks as a burger-flipper. A lot of people look down on a job as burger-flipper, but that's where I started, and I've worked my way up to regional manager. burger-flipper n. a lowly hamburger cook in a fast-food restaurant. (see also hole digger.) If you drop out of school now, you’ll end up being a burger-flipper for the rest of your life. |
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