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flick
1[ flik ]
noun
- a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger:
She gave the horse a flick with her riding crop.
- the sound made by such a blow or tap.
- a light and rapid movement:
a flick of the wrist.
- something thrown off with or as if with a jerk:
a flick of mud.
verb (used with object)
- to strike lightly with a whip, the finger, etc.
- to remove with such a stroke:
to flick away a crumb.
- to move (something) with a sudden stroke or jerk.
flick
2[ flik ]
noun
- a motion picture; movie.
flick
1/ flɪk /
noun
- a cinema film
- the flicksthe cinema
what's on at the flicks tonight?
flick
2/ flɪk /
verb
- tr to touch with or as if with the finger or hand in a quick jerky movement
- tr to propel or remove by a quick jerky movement, usually of the fingers or hand
to flick a piece of paper at someone
- to move or cause to move quickly or jerkily
- intrfoll bythrough to read or look at (a book, newspaper, etc) quickly or idly
- to snap or click (the fingers) to produce a sharp sound
noun
- a tap or quick stroke with the fingers, a whip, etc
- the sound made by such a stroke
- a fleck, streak, or particle
- give someone the flick informal.to dismiss someone from consideration
Word History and Origins
Origin of flick1
Word History and Origins
Origin of flick1
Example Sentences
Now, 43, he has a bit of a rugged edge — something that is serving him well in his latest role in the “Magic Mike”-meets-mistletoe flick “The Merry Gentlemen.”
He had already shown rare confidence in possession when he produced a memorable, magical moment, audaciously flicking a Morgan Gibbs-White cross past Vlachodimos with the inside of his right heel.
At the time, I was obsessed with Marvel comics and action flicks like “Mortal Kombat” and “Batman Forever.”
The lights of Century City flicked on in the distance, and the expansive view of the Pacific Ocean disappeared from sight.
The prosecution say he then armed himself with two knives, one large kitchen knife, and another flick knife, and went up two flights of stairs to Mr Bush’s bedroom, where an attack began.
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More About Flick
What does flick mean?
A flick is a light, rapid movement, as in With a flick of her wrist, the magician made the card disappear.
A flick is also a sudden tap or light blow, as with a whip or a finger.
To flick is to make such a motion.
Flick is also a slang term for movie or film.
Example: Flick that spider off the table, Tony.
Where does flick come from?
The first records of the term flick come from around 1400. It comes from the Middle English flykke, which is meant to imitate the sound a flick might make. The first records of the slang flick come from around 1925. It comes from shortening the term flicker, meaning to shine unsteadily.
A flick can be given by whipping a device or quickly moving a part of the body. The most common use describes a rapid movement of the fingers to propel small objects or slightly hurt someone. It can also describe a simple movement made in a jerky manner.
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How is flick used in real life?
Flick is commonly used to refer to the motion. As a term for “movie,” flick is used in casual conversations.
I just wanna understand why people choose not to use their turning signals. All you do is flick a lever.
— Norm Kelly (@norm) November 28, 2017
Make sure to watch the @mtv premiere of our movie #NeverSayNever this Sunday at 8. @jonmchu makes a good flick
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 31, 2013
*flicks a skittle at cute boy*
hey
pay attention to me
— 🔴Live ttv/tytyoakley | (@tyleroakley) April 5, 2014
Try using flick!
Is flick used properly in the following sentence?
Give the switch a flick to see if the power comes on.
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