Pronunciation: /flɪk/
noun a brief, brisk motion or gesture
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
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.
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.
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