1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
a flick of the wrist
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flicked; flicking; flicks
1
a
: to move or propel with a light quick movement
flicked her hair back over her shoulder
b
: to activate, deactivate, or change by or as if by flicking a switch
flick off the radio
2
a
: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion
flicked the horse with a whip
b
: to remove with light blows
flicked an ash off her sleeve
1
: to go or pass quickly or abruptly
flicking through some papers
2
: to direct flicks at something
flicked at the spot with his finger
Examples of flick in a Sentence
Verb
The snake flicked its tongue in and out.
a cow flicking its tail back and forth
She flicked her hair back over her shoulder.
The snake's tongue flicked in and out.
She flicked an ash into the ashtray.
He flicked his cigarette butt out the window.
The boys were flicking each other with towels.
Noun (2)
we could catch a flick together next weekend
Recent Examples on the Web
Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
This collectible model of an iconic Star Wars scene comes with seven minifigures, including Darth Vader and Stormtroopers, and fun interactive features like a flick lever to blast open the entrance door.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
True, a laser can flick from one target to the next in a fraction of a second, but identifying a weak spot and fixing the beam on it is another matter entirely.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flick
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
The pass was ridiculous — a subtle flick of the wrist sending the ball backward while driving in the opposite direction against two defenders.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
This collectible model of an iconic Star Wars scene comes with seven minifigures, including Darth Vader and Stormtroopers, and fun interactive features like a flick lever to blast open the entrance door.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Upon entering the tasting room, Galloni flicked on the lights with flair.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
True, a laser can flick from one target to the next in a fraction of a second, but identifying a weak spot and fixing the beam on it is another matter entirely.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flick
Cite this Entry
“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flick. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
flick
1 of 2 noun1
: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
2
: a sound produced by a flick
flick
2 of 2 verb1
: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion
flicked a speck off the table
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share