flick
word
/ˈfɫɪk/
flik
/flˈɪk/
flik
Definition
A quick, light movement, usually with the finger, to hit or move something suddenly. Informally, 'flick' can also mean a movie.
Usage & Nuances
'Flick' as a verb is common for light, snapping movements (e.g., 'flick a switch,' 'flick a bug'). As a noun, it means that action or, in informal US/UK English, a movie ('a horror flick'). Not used for strong hits. Do not confuse with 'click.'
Spanish: golpecito - dar un golpecito - película (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): peteleco - dar um peteleco - filme (gíria)Portuguese (PT): estalido - dar um estalido - filme (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 弹一下 - 轻弹 - 电影（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 彈一下 - 輕彈 - 電影（俚語）Hindi: चुटकी - फटाफट मारना - फिल्म (स्लैंग)Arabic: نقرة خفيفة - ينقر بخفة - فيلم (عامية)Bengali: ঠাসি (আঙুল দিয়ে) - সিনেমা (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়)Russian: щелчок - кино (разг.)Japanese: はじくこと - 軽くはじく - 映画（くだけた言い方）Vietnamese: búng - phim (thông tục)Korean: 톡 치기 - 영화(비격식)Turkish: şipşak hareket - film (argo)Urdu: چٹکی (انگلی سے) - فلم (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: sentilan - film (informal)
Example Sentences
Can you flick the light switch for me?
basic
Just flick the crumbs off the table, please.
natural
She flicked her hair over her shoulder.
natural
Let's go see a horror flick this weekend.
natural
He gave the paper a flick with his finger.
basic
He watched a funny flick last night.
basic