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egg flip

The British name for eggnog — the creamy, egg-based festive drink typically spiked with brandy, rum, or whisky.

ˈɛɡ ˈflɪp158 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK

The British name for eggnog — the creamy, egg-based festive drink typically spiked with brandy, rum, or whisky. While Americans reach for eggnog at Christmas, Brits have traditionally called the same drink egg flip, a name that emphasises the technique of flipping or beating the egg into froth. Less common today than it once was, but still heard among older generations and in vintage recipe books.

Gran handed everyone a glass of egg flip the moment they walked through the door on Christmas Eve.
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"egg flip" means: The British name for eggnog — the creamy, egg-based festive drink typically spiked with brandy, rum, or whisky. While Americans reach for eg.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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"egg flip" means: The British name for eggnog — the creamy, egg-based festive drink typically spiked with brandy, rum, or whisky. While Americans reach for eg.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (British) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British) eggnog.

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"egg flip" means: The British name for eggnog — the creamy, egg-based festive drink typically spiked with brandy, rum, or whisky. While Americans reach for eg.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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