flip a bit

Derived from binary mathematics. The process of making something true from false.

In this calculus problem just flip a bit on that negative sign. Then you'll come up with the right answer

by Bungalow Bill November 7, 2001

flip a bit

Derived from binary logic

by Anonymous October 8, 2002

flip the bit

to make a permanent, irrevocable negative assessment of something or somebody

I flipped the bit on Bush after he started the Iraq war.

I couldn't win her back after we broke up. She flipped the bit on me.

Took Britney long enough to flip the bit on that douchebag K-Fed

by mad men December 22, 2008

Flip the bit

Over simplifying the work that a developer needs to do.

Hey John, it shouldn't be that hard, just flip the bit

by TheJohnBomb February 19, 2019

Flip a bit

The process of changing direction of travel in a motorized vehicle. Making a "U" turn.

Dude, you passed it. Flip a bit.

by Stacey R August 21, 2006

flip the bozo bit

To brand someone as technically inept.

As soon as the engineer started talking, I flipped the bozo bit on him.

by Mike McCarthy February 8, 2005

Flip my bit

This indicates that the speaker is going to change their mind about something. This phrasing is preferred by software engineers.

I thought I wanted to work here, but James is hard to work with, so I might flip my bit.

by simulated_ai July 9, 2024