flick (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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)

Webster

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.

Webster

flick (n.)

A flitch; as, a flick of bacon.

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, flit, dance, flutter, wander,fly, scurry, zip, flirt, sail

hang, float, hang, float, 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.