Flick

Flick is a term with several related senses in English. As a verb, it denotes a quick, light movement produced by a sudden snap of the wrist or fingers, such as flicking a switch, flicking a hair from the face, or flicking a coin across a table. It can also describe causing something to move or come loose with a brief snap, as in flicking a latch or a small object.

As a noun, flick refers to the motion itself or to a quick, abrupt movement, such as a “flick of the wrist.” The noun can also describe a brief, brisk stroke used to operate something or to produce a movement.

In everyday language, flick is used in phrases such as flick through (to skim pages rapidly), flick on/off (to switch a device on or off quickly), or flick away (to dismiss with a sharp, brief motion). It is also employed in sports to describe a quick, wrist-driven pass or shot, for example a flick pass in soccer or field hockey.

In entertainment, flick is informal for a movie or film, especially a light, entertaining one. “Let’s catch a flick” is a casual way to refer to watching a film. The term is common in both American and British English and is widely used for short films or indie productions as well as more mainstream cinema.