flick

verb
UK: /flɪk/
US: /flɪk/

  1. To move something with a quick, light motion, often with the fingers.

    1. He gave the bug a flick to get it off his arm.
    2. She had to flick the switch to turn off the lights in the lab.

  2. To watch a movie or television program quickly or casually.

    1. Let's flick through the channels to see if there's anything on TV.
    2. I usually flick through a few movies before choosing one to watch.

Synonyms

jerk snap movie film
flick noun

  1. A quick, light movement or stroke.

    1. With a flick of the wrist, he opened the bottle.
    2. The horse swished its tail with a flick to get rid of the flies.

  2. A movie.

    1. We went to see a flick at the cinema last night.
    2. That flick was nominated for several awards and received critical acclaim.
flick phrasal-verb

  1. To remove something with a quick movement.

    1. He flicked the ash off his cigarette into the ashtray.
    2. She quickly flicked the crumbs from her shirt after eating the biscuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flick" in English means: To move something with a quick, light motion, often with the fingers., To watch a movie or television program quickly or casually..

The phonetic transcription of "flick" is /flɪk/ in British English and /flɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flick": jerk, snap, movie, film.

Example usage of "flick": "He gave the bug a flick to get it off his arm.". More examples on the page.