as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
we could catch a flick together next weekend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flick
ABC News,
26 June 2026
No more wrist-flicking just to wake up your wearable.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Aside from Cody Gakpo’s goal, which got going after a hydration break with a flick-on from big man to little man, Wout Weghorst to Summerville, what were the stand-out moments for the Netherlands against Morocco?
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flick
Verb
Boxed into the corner by two Americans, Güler flicked the ball perfectly between Pulisic's legs and ran around him, creating the space necessary to start the final sequence.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
No more wrist-flicking just to wake up your wearable.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Noun
The action-adventure heist flick was directed by Guy Ritchie who has a knack for making scintillating cinema.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Aside from Cody Gakpo’s goal, which got going after a hydration break with a flick-on from big man to little man, Wout Weghorst to Summerville, what were the stand-out moments for the Netherlands against Morocco?
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick
Verb
-
His plan worked, and the bear darted to the side of the road before disappearing back into the woods.
-
So far, the Pentagon has released three batches of files ranging from decades-old FBI reports to more recent military videos showing orbs darting or soaring through the sky.
Noun
-
Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
-
Released by Angel Studios for the Fourth of July, the movie is intended as a bit of likably square, neo-traditional, right-wing-adjacent counterprogramming.
Verb
-
The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.
-
Mosquitoes and moths flit around porch lights all night long.
Noun
-
Aside from the fictional King Kong, who first appeared in a 1933 film atop the skyscraper, others in real life legally — and illegally — climbed the famous skyscraper.
-
Now, a new crop of leaders has emerged, reflecting Silicon Valley’s vast influence over the film and and TV business, which has been upended by streaming and, now, artificial intelligence.
Verb
-
But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
-
Red, black and gold flags are flying from car bonnets and fluttering on balconies, especially on matchdays.
Verb
-
As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
-
Bryan West July 8, 2023 Kelce danced his way into Arrowhead Stadium attending night two of the Eras Tour.
Cite this Entry
“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
