flick
/flɪk/
verb
- To make a quick, light, snapping movement with a finger or hand, often to move something away.
- She flicked a crumb off the table with her finger.
- The cat flicked its tail back and forth.
- He flicked the light switch to turn on the lamp.
- To move something quickly and lightly, especially a switch or control.
- She flicked the page of her book impatiently.
- The pilot flicked a series of switches before takeoff.
- He flicked the remote to change the channel.
- To hit or strike with a quick, light blow.
- She flicked the dust off her jacket with her hand.
- He flicked the ball with his racket, sending it over the net.
- The boxer flicked a jab at his opponent's face.
noun
- A quick, light, snapping movement or stroke.
- With a flick of his wrist, he opened the bottle.
- The horse shook its mane with a quick flick.
- She gave the fly a flick with her hand.
- A movie or film (informal).
- He's a big fan of old sci-fi flicks.
- We watched a great flick at the theater last night.
- That comedy flick made everyone laugh.