flick

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /flɪk/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular flick

Plural flicks

1. (countable) A flick is a fast movement.
   • Synonyms: brush, sweep and flip

   With a quick flick of his wrist, he threw the ball.

   She gave a flick of her hair and left the room.

2. (countable); (informal) A flick is a movie or movie theatre.

   The newest flick is Solo: A Star Wars Story.

   My favourite flick is It's a Wonderful Life.

Verb

Plain form flick

Third-person singular flicks

Past tense flicked

Past participle flicked

Present participle flicking

1. If you flick something, you move it or hit it very quickly.

   She flicked his hair affectionately.