flick Synonyms
flick Meaning
flick (n)
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
a short stroke
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
flick (v)
flash intermittently
look through a book or other written material
cause to move with a flick
throw or toss with a quick motion
shine unsteadily
twitch or flutter
cause to make a snapping sound
touch or hit with a light, quick blow
remove with a flick (of the hand)
flick (v. t.)
To whip lightly or with a quick jerk; to flap; as, to flick a horse; to flick the dirt from boots.
To throw, snap, or toss with a jerk; to flirt; as, to flick a whiplash.
A light quick stroke or blow, esp. with something pliant; a flirt; also, the sound made by such a blow.
flick (n.)
A flitch; as, a flick of bacon.
flick Sentence Examples
- The bartender flicked a towel over the counter to clean up the spill.
- The lizard flicked its tongue out to taste the air.
- The teacher flicked the lights on and off to get the students' attention.
- The quarterback flicked the football down the field with a perfect spiral.
- The car's windshield wipers flicked back and forth, clearing away the raindrops.
- The spider flicked its web out to trap its prey.
- The child flicked a pebble into the pond, creating a ripple.
- The dancer flicked her wrist as she twirled across the stage.
- The surgeon flicked his scalpel with precision, making a clean incision.
- The actor flicked his cue card discreetly, prompting himself for his next line.
FAQs About the word flick
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible), a short stroke, a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving th
dart, flutter, dance, flit, sail, flicker, wander, scurry, zip, flirt
float, float,hang, hang,hover, hover,
The bartender flicked a towel over the counter to clean up the spill.
The lizard flicked its tongue out to taste the air.
The teacher flicked the lights on and off to get the students' attention.
The quarterback flicked the football down the field with a perfect spiral.
