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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His second-innings dismissal, flicking to backward square leg as he lost his balance, was as tame as they come.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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
He unrolled his tongue down the whole length of the pizzeria, flicking it side to side and splashing stinking saliva over the walls.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
