flick
noun
a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger.
flicking
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present participleof flick.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He struck three fours in a single Shahzad over and moved to his first Test half-century by flicking Mohammad Abbas fine for four.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
By flicking their forked tongues, they collect chemical signals from the air that help them locate potential prey.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Yet here I am, stalking him on Instagram, up all hours flicking through interviews and career highlight clips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
When the approval from F1 finally came last March, it changed everything—like flicking on the lights in a dark garage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
I finished what I was saying by flicking my finger toward the end of the street.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
