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flick
1[ flik ]
noun
- a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger:
She gave the horse a flick with her riding crop.
- the sound made by such a blow or tap.
- a light and rapid movement:
a flick of the wrist.
- something thrown off with or as if with a jerk:
a flick of mud.
verb (used with object)
- to strike lightly with a whip, the finger, etc.
- to remove with such a stroke:
to flick away a crumb.
- to move (something) with a sudden stroke or jerk.
flick
2[ flik ]
noun
- a motion picture; movie.
flick
1/ flɪk /
verb
- tr to touch with or as if with the finger or hand in a quick jerky movement
- tr to propel or remove by a quick jerky movement, usually of the fingers or hand
to flick a piece of paper at someone
- to move or cause to move quickly or jerkily
- intrfoll bythrough to read or look at (a book, newspaper, etc) quickly or idly
- to snap or click (the fingers) to produce a sharp sound
noun
- a tap or quick stroke with the fingers, a whip, etc
- the sound made by such a stroke
- a fleck, streak, or particle
- give someone the flick informal.give someone the flick to dismiss someone from consideration
flick
2/ flɪk /
noun
- a cinema film
- the flicksthe flicks the cinema
what's on at the flicks tonight?
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Example Sentences
Craig is signed on for just one more Bond flick after Spectre.
And who better to do that with than the actress who is playing the object of said (alleged) lesbian affection in the flick?
But the little-known stories behind the making of the film are almost as fascinating as the flick itself.
You and Nic Cage are basically having a contest in that flick of who can go further.
Franco optioned the tome back in March 2011, and will star and direct the flick.
Tell you what I did over in Chattanooga—in red-hot midsummer, too, said Flick, in a burst of confidence.
Im too sober, said Flick, with a discouraged shake of his head, as though to convey the idea that the day had been too short.
Im beginning to feel like the Fourth of July, said Flick, who gave in completely with this last display of magnificence.
No peace on earth, no good-will to men, said Flick, seeing the idea and almost moved to tears.
Flick Wilder now began to return, talking violently and flopping about in the last stages of a nightmare.
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