to flick
60
2.3
- verb
- /flɪk/
:
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- I can flick a fly from my horse's ear without breaking the rhythm of his stride.
- flick the ball
- flick a cigarette
The cold meets the wet in the air and flicks frost to ashen it all.
- The cold meets the wet in the air and flicks frost to ashen it all.
- Take my straighteners again and just flick that under like so.
- And he says, who flicks the ashes in a brand new BMW?
- No, no, no, I wanted to flick it up with my foot.
- If there were a change light switch that they could just flick and be better, they would.
- I think I just bounce and like flick my fingers in the air.
Examples
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Participants were instructed to attempt to flick the ball between the goal post and flag at each attempt.
Academic text (2001) -
Sam, enjoying this, reaches for the switch and flicks it back on again.
Fiction book (1990) -
No, no, no, I wanted to flick it up with my foot.
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When she turned her head, I was quick enough to flick my eyes up to her face.
Fiction book (1991) -
Twist it, flick it, spin it, pull it.
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Drew makes an acrobatic catch and then flicks it back to Li, harder than he should have.
Fiction book (1991) -
With surprising energy, the Ghost flicks a bottle cap and sends it shooting across the subway platform.
Fiction book (1990) -
She can easily flick a crumb off the table with her fingers.
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With a quick motion, he flicked the switch to turn off the light.
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If you flick your wrist, the playing card will fly across the room.
Synonyms
492
2.0
To make something open or appear quickly
354
1.8
To turn or toss something quickly with a light hand movement
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Etymology
The verb flick comes from the same quick, light action as flicker and originally imitates that small sharp touch; it means to 'make a quick, light movement' with your hand or finger. That's why to flick something is to move or strike it suddenly and lightly.