1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
a flick of the wrist
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flicked; flicking; flicks
1
a
: 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
2
a
: 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
Synonyms
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.
Noun (2)
we could catch a flick together next weekend
Recent Examples on the Web
Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new Downton Abbey flick is in the works, with franchise creator Julian Fellowes writing the script and Simon Curtis returning as director.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Corman’s 1960 flick The Little Shop of Horrors (shot in a record two and a half days) would later become an immortal movie musical in 1986.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 May 2024
Some of the biggest actresses in Hollywood either cut their teeth or burnished their stardom in Brosnan’s four Bond flicks.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
From tickets deals to splash zones, vampire flicks and retro wonders, California theme parks are rolling out the sparkly welcome this summer, wooing vacationers and locals alike with flashy roller coasters, glitzy thrill rides and special events large and small.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Fodder for a funny flick The Post-versus-Kellogg’s battle to release Country Squares and the Pop-Tart has been a long-running inside joke between Jerry Seinfeld and television writer, screenwriter and comedian Spike Feresten.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 May 2024
With a flick of the wrist, the mayor unveiled a new street sign returning the name Rondo Avenue to the block.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 May 2024
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day reprised their recent hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch Tuesday night, appearing as two dudes who bear an eerie resemblance to Beavis and Butt-Head at the action flick’s red-carpet event at the Dolby Theatre.
—EW.com, 1 May 2024
Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Get into the spirit of 4/20 with these marijuana-themed flicks with the likes of Jeff Spicoli; Craig and Smokey and, of course, OGs Cheech & Chong.
—The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Young-Byron even cut her own cousin for flicking off the camera in an Instagram video.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
By observing how long a snake flicked its tongue before each liner, that team also showed that the snakes homed in on their own scents more than any other.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Streetlights and headlights flicked on as the sunlight rapidly retreated.
—TIME, 25 Mar. 2024
And for more inspo, check out the other celebs who have been loving the flicked bob recently…
J.Lo wore a longer bob side-parted and flicked with a black ribbon.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2024
The new family of Lions fans got settled into a postpartum room, making sure to swaddle the infant in a Lions blanket, just before the game flicked on the TV.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
The human storylines — something Godzilla flicks sometimes fail to flesh out — would be an easier sell.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett directed Abigail, the vampire flick that Universal released last month, after previously helming the two most recent Scream films and 2019’s Ready or Not.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new Downton Abbey flick is in the works, with franchise creator Julian Fellowes writing the script and Simon Curtis returning as director.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Corman’s 1960 flick The Little Shop of Horrors (shot in a record two and a half days) would later become an immortal movie musical in 1986.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 May 2024
Some of the biggest actresses in Hollywood either cut their teeth or burnished their stardom in Brosnan’s four Bond flicks.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
From tickets deals to splash zones, vampire flicks and retro wonders, California theme parks are rolling out the sparkly welcome this summer, wooing vacationers and locals alike with flashy roller coasters, glitzy thrill rides and special events large and small.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Fodder for a funny flick The Post-versus-Kellogg’s battle to release Country Squares and the Pop-Tart has been a long-running inside joke between Jerry Seinfeld and television writer, screenwriter and comedian Spike Feresten.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 May 2024
With a flick of the wrist, the mayor unveiled a new street sign returning the name Rondo Avenue to the block.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 May 2024
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day reprised their recent hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch Tuesday night, appearing as two dudes who bear an eerie resemblance to Beavis and Butt-Head at the action flick’s red-carpet event at the Dolby Theatre.
—EW.com, 1 May 2024
Verb
After setting my destination and flicking a stalk on the steering column, the amusement-park ride started: The wheel turned in my hands and the car rolled forward.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Get into the spirit of 4/20 with these marijuana-themed flicks with the likes of Jeff Spicoli; Craig and Smokey and, of course, OGs Cheech & Chong.
—The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Young-Byron even cut her own cousin for flicking off the camera in an Instagram video.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
By observing how long a snake flicked its tongue before each liner, that team also showed that the snakes homed in on their own scents more than any other.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Streetlights and headlights flicked on as the sunlight rapidly retreated.
—TIME, 25 Mar. 2024
And for more inspo, check out the other celebs who have been loving the flicked bob recently…
J.Lo wore a longer bob side-parted and flicked with a black ribbon.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2024
The new family of Lions fans got settled into a postpartum room, making sure to swaddle the infant in a Lions blanket, just before the game flicked on the TV.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
The human storylines — something Godzilla flicks sometimes fail to flesh out — would be an easier sell.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flick. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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flick
1 of 2 noun1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flick
2 of 2 verb1
: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion
flicked a speck off the table
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