Flicking: meaning, definitions and examples

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flicking

 

[ หˆflษชk.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion action

Flicking refers to a quick, light movement or gesture made with the finger or wrist. It can also describe a swift movement in other contexts, such as flicking a switch or flicking through pages. This action often results in something moving suddenly or changing direction. It is commonly used to denote both intentional and playful actions, often associated with a sense of ease or nonchalance.

Synonyms

shake, snap, swipe, tap

Examples of usage

  • She was flicking through channels on the TV.
  • He flicked the dust off his coat.
  • Flicking the switch turned on the lights.
  • The cat was flicking its tail back and forth.

Translations

Translations of the word "flicking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estalar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฟเค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnipsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัะผะธะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzelanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผพใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท claquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chasqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaklatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ู†ู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรกcnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plesknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผนๆŒ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snerta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ–แƒฆแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑrpma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chasqueo

Etymology

The term 'flick' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'flicke', which means a light stroke or a quick tap. It is believed to stem from the Old Norse word 'flicka', meaning to move lightly or quickly. The root of the word highlights a sense of rapid, light motion, which has been preserved in its modern usage. Over the years, the action associated with flicking has evolved to include various contexts, from flicking a switch to flicking one's hair. The usage has spread into numerous idiomatic expressions, showcasing its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,950, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.