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Present participle for to move with a short, sudden movement
“One family reported that their son Mark would frequently flick his fingers in front of his face at his desk during class.”
Present participle for to move about or around quickly and randomly
“Flames flick around the whopping porterhouse steak on the grill.”
Present participle for to move (quickly or suddenly) back and forth or from side to side
“A red squirrel scolded him from a high perch, and he saw it flick its tail with rage.”
Present participle for to hit with a quick stroke
“Every time I slurred, she would gently flick my cheek and make me repeat the word.”
Present participle for to touch or graze with a quick stroke
“The wind tore through my hair, causing strands of orange curls to flick against my eyes.”
Present participle for to throw or launch something in a given direction
“Don't you dare flick your cigarette ash on my carpet on your way out!”
Present participle for to toggle something, such as a switch
“In defiance, she chose to flick the light switch on and gasped at what she saw.”
Present participle for to scan or peruse through something, especially reading material
“As they drove out of Ashley's cul-de-sac, Billy began to flick through the magazine, knowing a long-distance trip was well ahead of them.”
Present participle for to move with a short, sudden movement
Present participle for to emit a sudden, sharp cracking sound
Characterized by a tendency to flutter
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