Flick /flɪk/

The meaning and definition of Flick, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
“He removed the speck of dust with a flick of his finger.”
A motion picture; (in plural, usually preceded by "the") movie theater, cinema.
“My all-time favorite flick is "Gone with the Wind."”

verb

To move or hit (something) with a short, quick motion.
“flick one's hair”

Synonyms fillip pictures

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