Synonyms of flicking

flicking

verb

present participle of flick

as in darting

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• darting
• flitting
• fluttering
• dancing
• flickering
• flying
• scurrying
• zipping
• flirting
• wandering
• flittering
• sailing
• speeding
• sprinting
• zooming
• scuttling
• skipping
• scampering
• zinging
• roaming
• dashing
• skittering
• scudding
• meandering
• shooting
• rambling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hanging
• floating
• hovering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flicking

The action of continuously flicking a typical mouse wheel up and down can be slow and tedious as well difficult to control, even with infinite scroll wheels. — Shirl Leigh july 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026

By flicking their tongues, snakes can detect the scent trails left by potential prey, such as rodents or birds, and accurately track and capture them even in the dark or in complex environments. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Mayele put Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post and was mobbed by teammates and even substitutes, who raced off the bench and across the field to join in the wild celebrations. — CBS News, 28 June 2026

No more wrist-flicking just to wake up your wearable. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Bob said, flicking out a jig-type blue fly. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026

The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

Starting in place of Edin Dzeko (shoulder) and Haris Tabakovic (undisclosed), Lukic was in a ideal position to cap a set piece with captain Sead Kolasinac flicking along a header off Ivan Basic’s corner kick. — John Wawrow, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026