flick
noun
a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger.
was flicking
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past progressiveof flick.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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While she spoke, Houman’s 5-year-old daughter was flicking Mishka’s ears and bear hugging her while the pet remained unfazed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2024
One second he was firing down unreadable aces; the next he was flicking away effortless backhand winners.
From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 2018
Sixty years ago, Akira Kurosawa was flicking V-signs at the notion of “90-minute magic” by doubling that figure and adding on another half-hour for good measure, with Seven Samurai.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 22, 2016
He needs to bat as far back as he can in the crease, as his head was falling to the off side and he was flicking the ball in the air.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2015
Their speed had certainly picked up now, and the breeze was flicking white tips off the waves far below.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
