1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
a flick of the wrist
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flicked; flicking; flicks
1
a
: to move or propel with a light quick movement
flicked her hair back over her shoulder
b
: to activate, deactivate, or change by or as if by flicking a switch
flick off the radio
2
a
: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion
flicked the horse with a whip
b
: to remove with light blows
flicked an ash off her sleeve
1
: to go or pass quickly or abruptly
flicking through some papers
2
: to direct flicks at something
flicked at the spot with his finger
Synonyms
Examples of flick in a Sentence
Verb
The snake flicked its tongue in and out.
a cow flicking its tail back and forth
She flicked her hair back over her shoulder.
The snake's tongue flicked in and out.
She flicked an ash into the ashtray.
He flicked his cigarette butt out the window.
The boys were flicking each other with towels.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
But as usual this festival in Hollywood includes notable comedies, dramas, sci-fi flicks and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
From 2002’s 28 Days Later, the apocalyptic, misanthropic zombie flick that Garland penned the script for, to 2014’s Ex Machina and 2022’s Men, Garland’s work tends to end in horrifying chaos.
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Such as the future of the universe in 2018’s Annihilation, or the idea of gender with the 2022 horror flick Men.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Plus, the historic property had cameos in five Bond flicks and an appearance in Netflix’s The Crown.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Hunter Schafer learns that not all European getaways are particularly relaxing in the first trailer for horror flick Cuckoo.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Unlike Hollywood-Broadway behind-the-scenes flicks that used scandal to defend the oft-beleaguered idea of art, Fake News movies believe in only one (leftist) ideology.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Mar. 2024
The top portion of her hair was brushed back from her face and teased for a bit of volume at the front, then pinned at the crown, and the lower layers were styled in a cheeky, flirty little flick at the ends.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Young-Byron even cut her own cousin for flicking off the camera in an Instagram video.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
By observing how long a snake flicked its tongue before each liner, that team also showed that the snakes homed in on their own scents more than any other.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Streetlights and headlights flicked on as the sunlight rapidly retreated.
—TIME, 25 Mar. 2024
And for more inspo, check out the other celebs who have been loving the flicked bob recently…
J.Lo wore a longer bob side-parted and flicked with a black ribbon.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2024
The new family of Lions fans got settled into a postpartum room, making sure to swaddle the infant in a Lions blanket, just before the game flicked on the TV.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
The human storylines — something Godzilla flicks sometimes fail to flesh out — would be an easier sell.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Fuego flicks ash several times a day; Pacaya is a little further from Antigua.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
Hulu 'Late Night With the Devil' David Dastmalchian has a hell of a role in this retro horror flick, starring as a 1970s late-night TV host in desperate need of ratings.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
But as usual this festival in Hollywood includes notable comedies, dramas, sci-fi flicks and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
From 2002’s 28 Days Later, the apocalyptic, misanthropic zombie flick that Garland penned the script for, to 2014’s Ex Machina and 2022’s Men, Garland’s work tends to end in horrifying chaos.
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Such as the future of the universe in 2018’s Annihilation, or the idea of gender with the 2022 horror flick Men.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Plus, the historic property had cameos in five Bond flicks and an appearance in Netflix’s The Crown.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Hunter Schafer learns that not all European getaways are particularly relaxing in the first trailer for horror flick Cuckoo.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Unlike Hollywood-Broadway behind-the-scenes flicks that used scandal to defend the oft-beleaguered idea of art, Fake News movies believe in only one (leftist) ideology.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Mar. 2024
The top portion of her hair was brushed back from her face and teased for a bit of volume at the front, then pinned at the crown, and the lower layers were styled in a cheeky, flirty little flick at the ends.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
Get into the spirit of 4/20 with these marijuana-themed flicks with the likes of Jeff Spicoli; Craig and Smokey and, of course, OGs Cheech & Chong.
—The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Young-Byron even cut her own cousin for flicking off the camera in an Instagram video.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
By observing how long a snake flicked its tongue before each liner, that team also showed that the snakes homed in on their own scents more than any other.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Streetlights and headlights flicked on as the sunlight rapidly retreated.
—TIME, 25 Mar. 2024
And for more inspo, check out the other celebs who have been loving the flicked bob recently…
J.Lo wore a longer bob side-parted and flicked with a black ribbon.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2024
The new family of Lions fans got settled into a postpartum room, making sure to swaddle the infant in a Lions blanket, just before the game flicked on the TV.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
The human storylines — something Godzilla flicks sometimes fail to flesh out — would be an easier sell.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Fuego flicks ash several times a day; Pacaya is a little further from Antigua.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flick. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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flick
1 of 2 noun1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flick
2 of 2 verb1
: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion
flicked a speck off the table
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