Meaning of 'flick'

noun

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

Synonyms: film

noun

a short stroke

noun

a light sharp contact, usually with something flexible

Example: "I gave it a flick with my finger."

verb

remove with a flick (of the hand)

verb

touch or hit with a light, quick blow

Example: "They flicked the ant off of their arm."

verb

cause to make a snapping sound

Synonyms: click

verb

throw or toss with a quick motion

Example: "flick a piece of paper across the table"

Synonyms: jerk

verb

twitch or flutter

Example: "the paper flicked"

Synonyms: riffle

verb

cause to move with a flick

Example: "I flicked my lighter nervously."

Synonyms: flip

verb

look through a book or other written material

Synonyms: riffle

verb

flash intermittently

Example: "The lights flicked on and off"

Synonyms: flicker

verb

shine unsteadily

Example: "The candle flickered"

Synonyms: flicker