a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger

She gave the horse a flick with her riding crop.

the sound made by such a blow or tap.

a light and rapid movement

a flick of the wrist.

something thrown off with or as if with a jerk

a flick of mud.

to strike lightly with a whip, the finger, etc.

to remove with such a stroke

to flick away a crumb.

to move (something) with a sudden stroke or jerk.

to move with a jerk or jerks.

to flutter.

verb

dab , flicker , flip , hit , pat , snap , tap , tip , touch lightly , graze , kiss , shave , skim , blow , fillip , film , movie , picture , propel , toss

noun

graze , skim