26984 words

flick

7 definitions • 15 examples
1
to move or hit something with a short sudden movement:

Examples:

flick something from something He carefully flicked the loose hairs from the shoulders of his jacket.
flick something off something She quickly flicked the crumbs off the table.
Horses flick their tails to make flies go away.
Windscreen wipers flick from side to side.
The boys ran around the swimming pool, flicking each other with their towels.
flick something out The lizard flicked out its tongue at a fly.
His eyes flicked between her and the door.
2

Examples:

flick of With a flick of its tail, the cat was gone.
flick of a switch A flick of a switch turns the machine on.
3
to quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc.:

Examples:

I've had a flick through their brochure and it looks quite interesting.
4
a film
5
the cinema:

Examples:

What's on at the flicks this week?
6
to make a short, sudden movement that causes something to move:

Examples:

[ T ] Brina flicked her hair over her shoulder.
[ M ] He flicked the light switch on/off.
[ I always + adv/prep ] She flicked through the pages of a magazine (= turned them quickly).
7
a movie:

Examples:

Do you want to go to a flick tonight?

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