flick
//flɪk//
Verb
flickInfinitive
flickPresent tense
flickedPast tense
flickedPast participle
flickingPresent participle
flicksThird-person singular
1
To make a sudden, quick movement with a finger, hand, or object, typically to propel something small.
She flicked the crumb off the table with her finger.
2
To move or turn something with a quick, light motion.
She flicked the light switch on.
3
To turn pages or switch channels rapidly.
She flicked through the magazine while waiting for her appointment.
Noun
flickSingular
flicksPlural
1
A sudden, quick movement or stroke, especially with the finger or wrist.
With a flick of her wrist, she turned the page.
2
A light, sharp sound made by such a movement.
I heard the flick of the light switch in the dark room.
3
(informal) A movie or film.
Let's go see a flick this weekend.