flick
noun (1)
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Definition of flick
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
a flick of the wrist
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flick
verb
flicked;
flicking;
flicks
Definition of flick (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to move or propel with a light quick movement
flicked her hair back over her shoulder
b
: to activate, deactivate, or change by or as if by flicking a switch
flick off the radio
2a
: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion
flicked the horse with a whip
b
: to remove with light blows
flicked an ash off her sleeve
1
: to go or pass quickly or abruptly
flicking through some papers
2
: to direct flicks at something
flicked at the spot with his finger
flick
noun (2)Definition of flick (Entry 3 of 3)
informal
: movie
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Synonyms for flick
Synonyms: Verb
dance, dart, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip
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Examples of flick in a Sentence
Verb
The snake flicked its tongue in and out. a cow flicking its tail back and forth She flicked her hair back over her shoulder. The snake's tongue flicked in and out. She flicked an ash into the ashtray. He flicked his cigarette butt out the window. The boys were flicking each other with towels.
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More Definitions for flick
flick
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of flick
: to move (something) with a short, quick movement
: to cause (something) to fly through the air by making a quick movement with your hand, finger, or thumb
: to turn (something) on or off with a switch
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flick
noun
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Kids Definition of flick
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a light snapping stroke
the flick of a switch
flick
verb
flicked;
flicking
Kids Definition of flick (Entry 2 of 2)
: to strike or move with a quick motion
He flicked the bug off his arm. The snake flicked its tongue.
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