Definitions

1. noun

a quick, light movement of the finger, especially to change a television channel or to flip a switch

“She gave the TV a quick flick to change the channel.”

2. verb

to move something with a quick, light motion, especially to change a television channel or to flip a switch

“Can you flick the light switch on for me?”

3. verb

to hit or strike something with a quick, light blow

“He flicked the ball with his finger.”

4. verb

to move with a quick, light motion, especially of the tongue or a part of the body

“The snake flicked its tongue in and out.”

5. noun

a quick, light movement of the tongue, especially in speech

“She gave a quick flick of her tongue as she tasted the food.”