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

Ojeda flicked a back-heel volley, off a feed from Griezmann, past goalkeeper Sean Johnson and inside the left post to give Orlando a two-goal lead in the 22nd. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Coming for a variety of longtime critics of the merger, opposition rose and suspicion about the settlement served to pour gasoline on an already flicking fire. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Noun

Rumors have long linked director Nima Nourizadeh’s party flick to a notorious 2008 incident in Australia, though the filmmaker has denied the connection. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026 Save for a clean flick of eyeliner and kohl-rimmed eyes, the rest of Sennott’s glam was kept minimal, with warm blush gracing her cheekbones. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flick

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick

Verb

Raymond darted 39 yards on the play — which officially counted as a run — to set up D’Andre Swift’s game-sealing touchdown.

— Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Reacting to the obstacle darting out into the road, the bus driver hit the brakes, sending passengers tumbling.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

Back then, in the back of the magazine, THR ran lists of movies going into production, including location shoots.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie takes place two years after the previous installment as Godzilla regenerates and resurfaces to combat a new monster that’s tormenting postwar Japan.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of movie

Noun

Leibovit said Pal used the replacement concept, which is a stop-motion technique seen today in the works of Tim Burton, Guillermo del Toro and the films of LAIKA Studios.

— Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
There are also live actors and plenty of tunes from the film that help bring the story to life.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of film

Verb

Jackson threw a lateral to wide receiver Tucker Cusano, who was supposed to throw downfield, but the ball appeared to slip out of his hand and fluttered into the air.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026
The big night As a photographer’s shutter clicks, Folger flutters a mascara wand over her lashes while preparing for opening night at the Elysian.

— Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of flutter

Verb

Before dinner is served, a masked man approaches people in the crowd — half in costumes, half in formalwear — in Clifton’s second-story ballroom, once a swing dancing haven.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
This video is a great option for kids who like to dance and sing along to classic kids’ songs.

— Parents, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026