FLICK Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of flick

as in to dart

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation

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flick

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noun

as in movie

a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track we could catch a flick together next weekend

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Recent Examples of flick

Verb

France trailed 4-0 before Mbappé sparked a comeback attempt, flicking the ball past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute before adding a second with a left-footed finish from about 14 yards in the 66th. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026 France trailed 4-0 when Mbappé flicked a shot past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Noun

Burberry, taking a similar approach, cast brand ambassadors Zhang Jingyi and Zhang Kangle as two strangers who bond over their love of music at a record store — a chick-flick as old as time. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 And that's no knock on budget horror flicks, some of which are truly amazing. — Matthew Razak, Space.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flick

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick

Verb

The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
The Barcelona forward is a different option to Solanke with his ability in tight spaces and desire to stretch the defensive line with darting runs in-behind.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

In honor of the upcoming movie, the All Roads Lead to Camp bus is touring across the country and bringing fans, new and old, into the world of Camp Rock, PEOPLE previously revealed exclusively.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
A lot of people watch movies at home now, and that’s just part of our world and our culture.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of movie

Verb

Both Kroupi and Alvarez flit between centre-forward and second-striker roles during matches.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026
An airy, not-too-sweet vanilla like Taunt is the perfect encapsulation of a Gemini who’s always flitting from one topic of interest to the next.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Definition of flit

Noun

Tim Graef's golden retriever, River, could have been a star in the new film, but didn't make it past the application process.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
There is some hope that allowing Disney intellectual property to fuel TikTok pieces will have a halo effect for Disney’s films and programs.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of film

Verb

All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of flutter

Verb

The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.

— Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Incorporating the orange hues and color palette of the album, the video spotlights individuals from various walks of life dancing together to the title track of the record.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026