flick

//flɪk//
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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.

Synonym

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