flea-flicker

American  

[flee-flik-er] / ˈfliˌflɪk ər /

noun

Football.

1. a deceptive offensive play in which the ball is passed or transferred laterally before or after a forward pass.

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Example Sentences

USC pulled out a trick play of its own a few minutes later, as Jordan, running toward the sideline, tossed the ball to Maiava for a perimeter flea-flicker.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025

The drive included some wrinkles: Reserve offensive lineman Jordan McFadden was employed as a blocking fullback on one play and Parham Jr. had a seven-yard reception on a flea-flicker.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023

He didn’t miss the fact that San Francisco’s second touchdown came on an identical reverse flea-flicker, with Brock Purdy throwing to George Kittle for a 38-yard score.

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Since giving up a touchdown on a flea-flicker against the Lions in his first game, Witherspoon has allowed just eight receptions on 17 targets for 50 yards.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

But Witherspoon faltered on the following drive — surrendering an 8-yard reception to Amon-Ra St. Brown, a missed tackle, a defensive pass interference penalty and a 36-yard flea-flicker touchdown to wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023