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flick

 

[ flɪk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

movie

A small, quick movement or series of movements, typically of a finger or a thumb.

Synonyms

snap, stroke, tap

Examples of usage

  • He gave the switch a flick with his thumb.
  • She felt a flick on her shoulder and turned around.
Context #2 | Verb

light

To propel or remove something with a sudden quick movement.

Synonyms

snap, toss, whip

Examples of usage

  • She flicked the light switch.
  • He flicked the speck of dust off his shoulder.

Translations

Translations of the word "flick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piscadela

🇮🇳 झपकी

🇩🇪 Blinzeln

🇮🇩 kedipan

🇺🇦 підморгування

🇵🇱 mrugnięcie

🇯🇵 ウインク

🇫🇷 clignotement

🇪🇸 guiño

🇹🇷 göz kırpma

🇰🇷 눈짓

🇸🇦 غمزة

🇨🇿 mrknutí

🇸🇰 žmurknutie

🇨🇳 眨眼

🇸🇮 pomežik

🇮🇸 blikk

🇰🇿 қақпақшық

🇬🇪 თვალის ჩაკვრა

🇦🇿 göz qırpma

🇲🇽 guiño

Etymology

The word 'flick' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to be of imitative origin, representing the sound made by a quick light movement. Over time, it has evolved to describe both a noun and a verb associated with swift movements. The term is commonly used in casual conversation and in various fields such as film, photography, and sports.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,203, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.