flea-flicker
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
Nix’s final passing touchdown of the afternoon — his fifth, which tied a Fiesta Bowl record — came early in the third quarter on a trick play with a reverse and then a flea-flicker.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
They’d made magic inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, converting a delayed flea-flicker into an unfathomable 41-yard Tahj Washington touchdown.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
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
Colandrea, making his second-straight start for the Cavaliers over the previously injured Tony Muskett, used a flea-flicker and found receiver Malik Washington for a 49-yard gain on the Cavaliers’ first offensive play.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
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