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Definition flick in British English

flick verb

verb
/flɪk/
1

to make something move quickly and suddenly, especially with a quick movement of the hand

Example

He flicked a speck of cigarette ash off his sleeve.

Example

She flicked back her long dark hair.

Example

Martin flicked the ball at the goalpost.

Example

He flicked open the file in front of him.

Synonyms and related words
fling skim slide
1.1

to move quickly and suddenly

Example

A branch flicked across her face.

Example

The figures on the clock flicked to 5:36.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2

to move a switch in order to turn something such as a light or machine on or off

Example

He flicked on the car radio.

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax break brick cannibalise
3

to look at someone or something quickly

Example

Linda's eyes flicked across the map.

Example

She flicked a glance at the door.

Synonyms and related words
glance dart peep
Definition flick in British English