Definition of "Flick" :

noun: a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

noun: a short stroke

noun: a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

"He gave it a flick with his finger."

verb: remove with a flick (of the hand)

verb: touch or hit with a light, quick blow

"Flicked him with his hand."

verb: cause to make a snapping sound

verb: throw or toss with a quick motion

"Flick a piece of paper across the table."

verb: twitch or flutter

"The paper flicked."

verb: cause to move with a flick

"He flicked his Bic."

verb: look through a book or other written material

verb: flash intermittently

"The lights flicked on and off."

verb: shine unsteadily

"The candle flickered."