flick

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈflik 

1

: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement

a flick of the wrist

2

: a sound produced by a flick

3

: flicker entry 2 sense 1

flick

2 of 3

verb

flicked; flicking; flicks

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

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

flick

3 of 3

noun (2)

informal

: movie

Synonyms of flick

Verb

• dart
• flit
• flutter
• dance

Noun (2)

• movie
• film

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

Noun

Compared to the rest of this list, The Man From Earth stands alone as a unique flick. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Screwball comedies, dark horror flicks and so much more await in this weekend’s edition of your friendly neighborhood streaming guide. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Near the left corner of the 6-yard box, Pereyra turned and flicked a shot inside the back post. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Playing with the Chromatic is as simple as inserting a cartridge and flicking the power switch. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

imitative

Noun (2)

short for flicker entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1629, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing flick

• chick flick
• flick-knife
• skin flick

Rhymes for flick

• bick
• brick
• chick
• click
• fick
• hick
• kick
• knick
• lick
• mic
• nick
• pic

Kids Definition

flick

1 of 2 noun

ˈflik 

1

: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement

2

: a sound produced by a flick

3

: Flicker entry 2 sense 1

flick

2 of 2 verb

1

: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion

flicked a speck off the table

2

: flicker entry 1 sense 1