Flicks

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪk/

Flicks (verb)

  1. to move something quickly with a sudden, light touch
  2. to switch something on or off with a quick movement

Examples

  • She flicked the dust off the table.
  • He flicked the switch with his finger.

Common collocations: flick a switch, flick a wrist, flick a light, flick on the TV, flick off the lights

Flicks (noun)

  1. a quick, light movement or touch
  2. an informal word for a movie or film

Examples

  • With a flick of her wrist, she caught the ball.
  • The flick of the switch turned on the machine.

Synonyms of Flicks

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Flicks

  • — when describing maintaining position
  • — when describing applying continuous force