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- DictionaryFlick/flik/
noun
- 1. a sudden sharp movement: "the flick of a switch"
- 2. a motion picture: informal "a Hollywood action flick"
verb
- 1. propel (something) with a sudden sharp movement, especially of the fingers: "Emily flicked some ash off her sleeve"
The meaning of FLICK is a light sharp jerky stroke or movement. How to use flick in a sentence.
FLICK definition: 1. to move or hit something with a short sudden movement: 2. a sudden, quick movement: 3. to…. Learn more.
to move or hit something with a short sudden movement: flick something from something He carefully flicked the loose hairs from the shoulders of his jacket. flick something off something She quickly flicked the crumbs off the table. Horses flick their tails to make flies go away. Windshield wipers flick from side to side.
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.
1. ( tr) to touch with or as if with the finger or hand in a quick jerky movement. 2. ( tr) to propel or remove by a quick jerky movement, usually of the fingers or hand: to flick a piece of paper at someone. 3. to move or cause to move quickly or jerkily.
If you flick something away, or off something else, you remove it with a quick movement of your hand or finger.
A flick is a quick, short movement, usually coming from the wrist or hand. There used to be a " Flick a Bic " cigarette ad: cigarettes are awful, but starting a lighter is a classic flick. The most common flick is probably turning a switch on or off — people flick switches, like light switches.
