Pronunciation: /flɪk/

Definitions of flick

noun a brief, brisk motion or gesture

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a flick with my friends last night.

A2 She quickly gave the light switch a flick to turn it off.

B1 He always enjoys a good flick at the cinema on weekends.

B2 The cat caught the bug with a quick flick of its paw.

C1 The director's latest flick has received mixed reviews from critics.

C2 She flicked her hair back and smiled confidently as she walked onto the stage.

verb to move or propel with a sudden sharp movement

Example Sentences

A1 She flicked the light switch to turn off the lights.

A2 He flicked a bug off his shoulder.

B1 The cat flicked its tail in annoyance.

B2 The magician flicked his wand and made the rabbit disappear.

C1 The artist flicked paint onto the canvas with precision.

C2 The skilled archer flicked the arrow straight into the bullseye.

Examples of flick in a Sentence

formal She used a quick flick of her wrist to turn off the light.

informal He gave the bug a flick to get it off his arm.

slang I flicked through the channels until I found something good to watch.

figurative The idea flicked through her mind before she dismissed it.

Grammatical Forms of flick

past tense

flicked

plural

flicks

comparative

flicker

superlative

flickiest

present tense

flick

future tense

will flick

perfect tense

have flicked

continuous tense

is flicking

singular

flick

positive degree

flick

infinitive

to flick

gerund

flicking

participle

flicked

Origin and Evolution of flick

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'flick' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'fliccian' which meant to strike or move quickly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flick' evolved to also mean a quick, sharp movement or a light, quick touch. It is commonly used in various contexts such as in film terminology to refer to a quick cut or movement.