Dictionary: flick1   (flĭk)

n.

1. 1. A light quick blow, jerk, or touch: a flick of the wrist; gave my horse a flick with the reins.
   2. 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: flicked him with his hand. See synonyms at brush¹.
2. To cause to move with a light blow; snap: flicked the light switch on.
3. To remove with a light quick blow: flicked the lint off the coat.

v.intr.
To twitch or flutter.

[Imitative.]

flickable flick'a·ble adj.

flick² (flĭk)
n. Slang
A movie.

[Short for FLICKER¹.]