Definition of flick
1 : a light sharp jerky stroke or movement a flick of the wrist
2 : a sound produced by a flick
3 : 2flicker 1
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Origin and Etymology of flick
imitative
First Known Use: 15th century
flick
Definition of flick
transitive verb
1a : to move or propel with a light quick movement flicked her hair back over her shoulderb : to activate, deactivate, or change by or as if by flicking a switch flick off the radio
2a : to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion flicked the horse with a whipb : 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
Examples of flick in a Sentence
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.
1629
First Known Use of flick
1629
Origin and Etymology of flick
short for 2flicker
First Known Use: 1926
Other Performing Arts Terms
FLICK Defined for English Language Learners
flick
Definition of flick for English Language Learners
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: to move (something) with a short, quick movement
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: to cause (something) to fly through the air by making a quick movement with your hand, finger, or thumb
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: to turn (something) on or off with a switch
FLICK Defined for Kids
Definition of flick for Students
: a light snapping stroke the flick of a switch
Definition of flick for Students
flicked
;flicking
: to strike or move with a quick motion He flicked the bug off his arm. The snake flicked its tongue.
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