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

He’s getting hit sometimes, and just flicking this ball out there. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 The Half-Mast The first sign that a deer is troubled comes when that long tail goes to half-mast—straight out behind—and stays rigid for a few seconds before dropping and then flicking right back up. — Tom Carpenter, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

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Her recent film credits include Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and the Sundance flick Zi from her frequent collaborator Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang). — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 From the settings of spooky flicks and gothic literary legends to places that take their pumpkin patches and seasonal decor quite seriously, these eight spots prove that Halloween is so much more than a single night. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flick

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick

Verb

On the next drive, Ford took the snap and bobbled it before securing the ball and darting around the edge to run for a five-yard touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Wild guanacos—llama-like camelids with dark-red fur—darted across the road.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

The biggest names in movies, music, fashion and beyond pulled out their sartorial best for the annual fundraiser that celebrates cinematic achievement and raises money for the museum.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026
None offered particularly impressive image quality in our standard tests using movies on disc, but most were within what most people will consider an acceptable range.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of movie

Verb

Stellantis There's also all the homologation and regulatory hurdles attached to having something that flits between being a passenger-car and a light truck.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Multiple anglers reeled in yellowfin tuna, which were visible through the clear water flitting back and forth near the boat.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of flit

Noun

Leica still makes film cameras, including the MP and M-A, which have no digital parts.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Mirren was first introduced to Highsmith through her husband Taylor Hackford, becoming a fan of her books as well as their many film adaptations.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026