Flick — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈflik/

Meaning & Definition of Flick

Flick (noun)

  1. a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
  2. a sound produced by a flick
  3. flicker
  4. movie

Flick (verb)

  1. to move or propel with a light quick movement
  2. to activate, deactivate, or change by or as if by flicking a switch
  3. to strike lightly with a quick sharp motion

Flick (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

    "the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation"

    similar: dance, dart, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip
    related: dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zing, zoom, scamper, scud, scurry, scuttle, skip, skitter, meander, ramble, roam, wander
    near: float, hang, hover

Flick (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track

    "we could catch a flick together next weekend"

    similar: film, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture
    related: animated cartoon, cartoon, docudrama, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, silent, talkie, B movie, B picture, cofeature

Related Entry: Flick (off) (verb)

Flick (off) is a different word from Flick. The synonyms below are for flick (off), not for flick.

  1. as in shut off, turn off

    similar: arrest, brake, chock, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off, dismantle, mothball, phase out
    opposite: activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, propel, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on, charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push, discharge, launch, release, switch, trip, reactivate, recharge

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flick

The most common words with a similar meaning to Flick:

dance, dart, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip, film, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture

Related Words for Flick

dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zing, zoom, scamper, scud, scurry, scuttle, skip, skitter, meander, ramble, roam, wander, animated cartoon, cartoon, docudrama, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, silent, talkie, B movie, B picture

Near Antonyms of Flick

float, hang, hover

Word Forms of Flick

Inflections: flicked, flicking, flicks

Origin & Etymology of Flick

imitative

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Flick

flick-knife, chick flick, skin flick

Frequently Asked Questions about Flick

What does "Flick" mean?

"Flick" means a light sharp jerky stroke or movement. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Flick"?

Other words for "Flick" include dance, dart, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter and zip. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flick" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Flick"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flick". Common alternatives include dance, dart, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip, film and motion picture.

How do you use "Flick" in a sentence?

Examples of "Flick" in a sentence: "the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation"; "we could catch a flick together next weekend".

Is "Flick" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flick" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Flick"?

"Flick" is pronounced /ˈflik/.

What is the origin of the word "Flick"?

"Flick" comes from imitative. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Flick" meaning "to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements"?

When "Flick" (verb) means to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements, synonyms include dance, dart, flicker, flirt, flit and flitter.