Flick Meaning in English
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
He watched a funny flick last night.
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
Can you flick the light switch for me?
basic