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Meaning of flick

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flick

Pronunciation:/flɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

    Example: He removed the speck of dust with a flick of his finger.

  2. A motion picture; (in plural, usually preceded by "the") movie theater, cinema.

    Example: My all-time favorite flick is "Gone with the Wind."

  3. A cut that lands with the point, often involving a whip of the foible of the blade to strike at a concealed target.

  4. A powerful underarm volley shot.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move or hit (something) with a short, quick motion.

    Example: flick one's hair