flick

/flɪk/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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