Flicked Meaning in English
word · lemma: flick
ˈfɫɪk
FLIKT
flˈɪkt
FLIKT
Definition
Moved or hit something with a quick, light motion, usually with a finger or hand. Often used to describe a fast, small movement to get something away or to attract attention.
Usage & Nuances
'Flicked' is informal and often describes quick, controlled physical gestures. Typical with hands or fingers: 'flicked a switch', 'flicked a bug'. Not for strong or forceful movements. Sometimes used metaphorically: 'flicked through the pages' (turned quickly).
Spanish: golpeó ligeramente - dio un golpecitoPortuguese (BR): deu um peteleco - estalouPortuguese (PT): deu um estalo - deu um petelecoChinese (Simplified): 弹了一下 - 轻弹Chinese (Traditional): 彈了一下 - 輕彈Hindi: झटका दिया - हल्का धक्का दियाArabic: ضرب بخفة - نقر بأصابعهBengali: ঠেলেছিল - চটকেছিলRussian: щёлкнул - стряхнулJapanese: はじいた - はねたVietnamese: búngKorean: 툭 쳤다 - 튕겼다Turkish: hafifçe vurdu - fırlattıUrdu: جھٹکا دیا - ٹھوکر ماریIndonesian: menyentil - mengibaskan
Example Sentences
She flicked the light switch.
basic
He flicked a bug off his arm.
basic
The cat flicked its tail.
basic
She flicked her hair out of her eyes.
natural
He flicked through the magazine while waiting.
natural
She just flicked a note onto his desk and walked out.
natural