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Meaning of the word flick in English

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flick

US /flɪk/
UK /flɪk/
"flick" picture

Noun

1.

a sudden quick movement

Example:
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With a quick flick of the wrist, he sent the ball flying.
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She gave her hair a casual flick.
Synonym:
snap twitch jerk flip swish
2.

a light, quick blow or touch

Example:
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He gave the cat a gentle flick on the nose.
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A flick of the finger sent the coin spinning.
Synonym:
tap poke nudge pat dab
3.

(informal) a movie or film

Example:
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Let's go see a flick tonight.
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That was a great flick, I really enjoyed it.
Synonym:
movie film picture cinema

Verb

1.

to make a sudden quick movement

Example:
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He flicked the dust off his jacket.
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She flicked her wrist to open the fan.
Synonym:
snap twitch jerk flip swish
2.

to hit or remove with a light, quick blow

Example:
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He flicked the ash into the ashtray.
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She flicked a crumb off her dress.
Synonym:
tap brush knock swat dab
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Related Word:
chick flick flick through