/flɪk/ or /flɪk/ (UK) or /fliːk/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

a police officer, especially in France or a French-speaking country

“The flic was kind enough to give us directions in the unfamiliar part of town.”

2. verb

to hit or strike with a quick, sharp motion

“She flics the ball with her tennis racket.”

3. verb

to dismiss or get rid of something quickly

“The company decided to flic its unprofitable divisions.”