Meaning
A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English flykke (“light blow or stroke”). Later uses apparently interpreted as a back-formation from flicker. The use of flick to mean a film or movie derives from the fact that early films had a low frame rate, thus causing the film to "flick" rapidly when projected onto a screen.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: