Flick

n. 1 a light sharp blow with a whip etc. b sudden release of a bent digit, esp. to propel a small object. 2 sudden movement or jerk, esp. of the wrist in throwing etc. 3 collog. a cinema film. b (in pl.; prec. by the) the cinema. v. 1 (often foil. by away, ojj) strike or move with a flick Wicked the ash oft). 2 give a flick with (a whip etc.). c flick through 1 turn over (cards, pages, etc.). 2 a turn over the pages etc. of, by a rapid movement of the fingers. b glance through (a book etc.). [imitative] flicker v. 1 (of light or flame) shine or burn unsteadily. 2 flutter. 3 (of hope etc.) waver. n. 1 flickering movement or light. 2 brief spell (of hope etc.). flicker out die away. [Old English] flickknife rt. knife with a blade that springs out when a button is pressed. flier var. of FLYER.