1. A somersault performed backward, in which a person rotates their body backward over their head and lands on their feet.
Usage: Usually plural or used as a count noun; Common in gymnastics, acrobatics, and sports

1. To perform a backflip or backflips; to rotate one's body backward over the head.
Usage: Third-person singular present or plural present tense of 'backflip'

Examples

• The gymnast performed three perfect backflips in a row.
• She backflips off the diving board with impressive height.
• He can do backflips on the trampoline without any help.
• The acrobat backflips across the stage to the audience's delight.
• Learning to do backflips takes practice and proper training.
• The athlete backflips over the obstacle course barrier.
• Kids love attempting backflips at the gym.