First Known Use: 15th century
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1flick
noun \ˈflik\
Definition of FLICK
1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement <a flick of the wrist>
2
: a sound produced by a flick
3
: 2flicker 1
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Origin of FLICK
imitative
2flick
verb
: to move (something) with a short, quick movement
: to cause (something) to fly through the air by making a quick movement with your hand, finger, or thumb
: to turn (something) on or off with a switch
Full Definition of FLICK
transitive verb
1
a : to move or propel with or as if with a flick <flicked her hair back over her shoulder> b : to activate, deactivate, or change by or as if by flicking a switch <flick off the radio>
2
a : to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion b : to remove with light blows <flicked an ash off her sleeve>
intransitive verb
1
: to go or pass quickly or abruptly <flicking through some papers>
2
: to direct flicks at something
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First Known Use of FLICK
1629
3flick
noun
Definition of FLICK
: movie
Origin of FLICK
short for 2flicker
First Known Use: 1926
Other Performing Arts Terms
FLICKING Defined for Kids
1flick
noun \ˈflik\
Definition of FLICK for Kids
: a light snapping stroke <the flick of a switch>
2flick
verb
flickedflick·ing
Definition of FLICK for Kids
: to strike or move with a quick motion <He flicked the bug off his arm.> <The snake flicked its tongue.>
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