as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation
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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
we could catch a flick together next weekend
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Recent Examples of flick
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
However, fans can anticipate what the potential film would be about by looking at what didn't make it in the original flick.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
His shot generated a rebound for Carlsson, who patiently waited out Tolopilo to flick a score-leveling backhand for his 29th goal of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tyler Hynes has been center stage for dozens of romantic comedies and Christmas flicks on Hallmark Channel.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
However, fans can anticipate what the potential film would be about by looking at what didn't make it in the original flick.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick
Verb
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Penguins darted beneath us, marine iguanas grazed on algae, and sea lions twirled playfully in the water.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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From corners, Bromley pack the six-yard box, with multiple players darting towards its centre.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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YouTube provided the same possibilities for video sharing, creating a giant library of video content from amateurs, ranging from highly produced and edited amateur movies to recordings of users simply talking into the camera.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Original movies and premium formats are drawing crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who aren’t taking over the whole place and enjoy more of a scene can flit over in the island’s speedboat to neighboring Hurawalhi, with its buzzy bar, big gym, and underwater restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Summer signifies les grandes vacances, when the French take off parts of July and the entire month of August to flit to their country homes or the coast.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The film also reckons with the explosion of artificial intelligence and the technology's impact on journalism, which has become a frequent topic of conversation for Tucci and wife Felicity, the actor recently told USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The pair was accompanied by another friend and Zuklic’s wife, who was decked out in a nun costume to pay her own homage to the film.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The adult moths are attracted to light and will flutter around in the kitchen after sunset looking for a mate.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Kick your legs in small up-and-down fluttering motions while keeping your lower back flat and abs tight throughout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New Year’s Eve brought music and dancing to the central square.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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How did Jaafar train to sing and dance in Michael?—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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