👆flick

verb
/flɪk/

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example Sentences

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

Example Expressions

at the flick of a switch

Synonyms

snap, flip, strike, jerk

Antonyms

hold, grasp

Collocations

flick through, flick a switch, flick the wrist, flick away

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