flicks


flick 1

F0183900 (flĭk)n.1. a. A light quick blow, jerk, or touch: a flick of the wrist; gave my horse a flick with the reins.b. The sound accompanying this motion.2. A light splash, dash, or daub.v. flicked, flick·ing, flicks v.tr.1. To touch or hit with a light quick blow or fillip: flicked him with his hand.2. To cause to move with a sudden movement or jerk: The guard flicked the light switch. The bird flicked its tail.3. To propel or remove with a sudden movement, fillip, or light blow: flicked the lint off the coat.v.intr.1. To move in sudden or jerky manner: a horse's mane flicking in the wind.2. To look through the parts of something by making quick movements with the fingers: flick through a book; flick through a crate of old records.
[Imitative.]
flick′a·ble adj.

flick 2

F0183900 (flĭk)n. Slang A movie.
[Short for flicker.]
Translations
cinema