Flick Definition & Meaning
flick
- noun
- a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible); "he gave it a flick with his finger"; "he felt the flick of a whip"
- a short stroke
- a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location"
- verb
- flash intermittently; "The lights flicked on and off"
- look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
- cause to move with a flick; "he flicked his Bic"
- throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head"
- shine unsteadily; "The candle flickered"
- twitch or flutter; "the paper flicked"
- cause to make a snapping sound; "snap your fingers"
- touch or hit with a light, quick blow; "flicked him with his hand"
- remove with a flick (of the hand)
"Flick" in song lyrics
See how flick is used in real songs:
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"When it comes to this music, I only kick porno flick"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It -
"We pack the showers, three be in the jacuzzi, catch a flick"
A.G. — 20 Cent Girl -
"I define sick, like a homicidal crime flick"
Apathy f/ Esoteric — Albino Gorillas
Words that rhyme with flick
Usage tips for "flick"
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- What does flick mean?
- a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible); "he gave it a flick with his finger"; "he felt the flick of a whip" a short stroke a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" flash intermittently; "The lights flicked on and off" look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report
- What part of speech is flick?
- Flick is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does flick have?
- Flick has 12 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).