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Flicking
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Simple meaning
What does Flicking mean?
Moving with a quick light motion.
Dictionary definition
Moving or hitting something with a quick light motion.
Example sentences
Flicking in a sentence
easy
She was flicking crumbs from the table.
medium
Flicking the switch turned on the lamp.
hard
Flicking is a small quick motion often made with fingers, wrists, or tails.
Synonyms
Words like Flicking
tappingTouching or hitting lightly.
flickRelated word that supports the meaning of flicking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
holding stillNot moving.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flicking, depending on context.
Word family
Flicking word family
Base word
flicking
noun
flickings
More than one flicking.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flicking mean?
Flicking means moving with a quick light motion.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flicking?
Tapping is close in meaning to flicking in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flicking?
Holding Still contrasts with flicking.
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