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

Within a few minutes, Hutchinson has his mobile out, happily flicking through the screensavers. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

His violent men — Scott’s sinister dad and Melton’s sad one — light cigarettes by flicking matches on their ears and teeth. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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

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