flicks
word · lemma: flick
Definition
'Flicks' is an informal, slang word for movies or films. It can also mean quick, light movements, but in most modern contexts, it refers to movies.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal slang; used mostly in casual speech among friends, especially in phrases like 'go to the flicks' or 'watch some flicks.' Rarely written formally. Don't confuse with the verb 'flick' (to make a quick movement).
Spanish: pelis (jerga) - películasPortuguese (BR): filmes (gíria) - filmesPortuguese (PT): filmes (gíria) - filmesChinese (Simplified): 电影(俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 電影(俚語)Hindi: फिल्में (स्लैंग) - फिल्मेंArabic: أفلام (عامية)Bengali: ফ্লিক - সিনেমা (আধুনিক কথ্য, অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: киношки - фильмы (сленг)Japanese: 映画(スラング) - フリック(口語)Vietnamese: phim (tiếng lóng) - phim ảnhKorean: 영화 (슬랭)Turkish: film (argo) - sinema (samimi dilde)Urdu: فلمیں (غیر رسمی، بول چال)Indonesian: film (gaul) - bioskop (slang)
Example Sentences
We watched two flicks last night.
basic
Do you want to go see some flicks this weekend?
basic
My sister loves romantic flicks.
basic
Let's grab some popcorn and binge a few old flicks.
natural
Saturday night is perfect for some action flicks with friends.
natural
I can't believe they're showing those classic horror flicks at the drive-in.
natural