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flick

|flick|

/flɪk/

quick movement

Etymology

Etymology Information

'flick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flikken,' where 'flik' meant 'to strike lightly.'

Historical Evolution

'flikken' transformed into the modern English word 'flick' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike lightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a quick movement or gesture.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sudden, quick movement or gesture.

She gave the switch a flick to turn on the light.

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Noun 2

a motion picture; a film.

We watched a flick at the cinema last night.

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Verb 1

to make a sudden, quick movement.

He flicked the dust off his jacket.

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Verb 2

to propel something with a quick movement.

She flicked the paper across the table.

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