Flick

/flɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a quick, light movement or gesture.

With a flick of her wrist, she sent the ball flying.

a brief or insignificant event or situation.

It was just a flick of bad luck that caused them to miss the train.

a sudden, sharp motion, often for the purpose of striking.

The flick of his finger startled the cat.

verb

to make a quick, light movement or gesture.

She flicked the switch to turn on the lights.

to propel or send something suddenly or with a quick motion.

He flicked the paper across the table.

to remove or dislodge something with a quick movement.

He flicked the dust off his shoulder.

The word 'flick' may originate from the early 19th century, possibly imitative of the sound of something being struck.

flick a switch

To turn something on or off quickly.

flick through

To look through something quickly.

flick of the wrist

A quick motion of the wrist to perform an action.

snap

A sudden sharp noise or action.

swipe

To move something quickly across a surface.

dash

To run or move quickly.

A movie or a film.

Did you see the flick that won the Oscar?

To leave or depart quickly.

I have to flick; I’m late for my appointment.