flicked

flick

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [flik]
- /flɪk/
- /flɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flik]
- /flɪk/

Definitions of flicked word

noun flicked a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger: She gave the horse a flick with her riding crop. 1
noun flicked the sound made by such a blow or tap. 1
noun flicked a light and rapid movement: a flick of the wrist. 1
noun flicked something thrown off with or as if with a jerk: a flick of mud. 1
verb with object flicked to strike lightly with a whip, the finger, etc. 1
verb with object flicked to remove with such a stroke: to flick away a crumb. 1

See all 10 definitions of flicked

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Origin of flicked

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English flykke; apparently imitative

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Parts of speech for Flicked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Flicked

flicked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flicked usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for flicked

verb flicked

brushed — Brushed cotton, nylon, or other fabric feels soft and furry.
skimmed — to take up or remove (floating matter) from the surface of a liquid, as with a spoon or ladle: to skim the cream from milk.
flipped — to toss or put in motion with a sudden impulse, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, especially so as to cause to turn over in the air: to flip a coin.
tapped — to draw liquid from (a vessel or container).
struck — simple past tense and a past participle of strike.

noun flicked

scanned — to glance at or over or read hastily: to scan a page.

All 12 Synonyms of flicked