flick
noun
a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger.
flicked
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past participleof flick.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof flick.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
flicknouna sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger.
Example Sentences
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After another disappointing night, O'Neill focused on moments that went against his team - a free-kick not given before Celta's equaliser and a Liam Scales header that flicked the top of the bar at 1-0.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Up against a Paraguayan squad known for its stingy defense, Pulisic was double-teamed on the left side when he flicked the ball ahead and raced past them into the box.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Nine minutes into the second half, the homegrown captain, neck muscles flaring, flicked a header beyond Dida, circling his arms to rouse the Reds in the Istanbul stands.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
More often, it’s a shower of lemon zest or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs, flicked over the top like confetti.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Trey flicked his wavy dark hair out of his face.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
