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flicking

/ˈflɪk.ɪŋ/

flicking around

flicking back

flicking on

flicking out

flicking over

flickingnoun

Translations

щелчок

The flicking of the light switch was barely audible.

Щелчок выключателя света был едва слышен.

переключение

The flicking between channels was annoying.

Переключение между каналами было раздражающим.

Additional translations

взмах

Definitions

A quick, light movement or gesture, often made with the fingers.

The flicking of the light switch was barely audible in the quiet room.

The act of propelling something with a sudden, sharp movement.

The flicking of the paper football across the table was a common pastime during lunch breaks.

Synonyms

flickinggerund / present participle

/ˈflɪkɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something moving with quick, light, repetitive motion (e.g., "a flicking tail").

Definitions

Moving with quick, light, repetitive motions.

The horse's flicking tail kept the flies at bay.

Synonyms

flickverb

flicking

Gerund

flicked

Past Simple

flicked

Past Participle

flicking

Gerund

/flɪk/

Translations

щелкнуть

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

Он щелкнул выключателем, чтобы включить свет.

взмахнуть

She flicked her hair back with a quick motion.

Она взмахнула волосами назад быстрым движением.

смахнуть

He flicked the dust off the table.

Он смахнул пыль со стола.

Additional translations

толкнуть

перевести взгляд

стряхнуть

Definitions

To make a sudden, quick movement with a part of the body, especially to propel something with a sharp motion.

She flicked the crumbs off the table with her fingers.

To turn something on or off with a quick movement.

He flicked the light switch as he entered the room.

To move or propel something with a quick, light motion.

The cat flicked its tail in annoyance.

To move rapidly through pages, channels, or similar items, usually in search of something.

She flicked through the pages of the magazine while waiting.

To direct a quick, brief glance toward something.

His eyes flicked to the clock on the wall.

Synonyms

flicknoun

Definitions

A sudden, quick movement or gesture.

With a flick of his wrist, he sent the paper airplane soaring across the room.

A light, sharp, quickly retracted blow, especially with a finger.

She gave the bug a flick to get it off her arm.

A motion picture; a film.

We decided to watch a flick at the local cinema on Friday night.

flickadjective

Definitions

Operated by or produced with a flick; designed to open, move, or be activated by a quick motion.

He tucked a flick knife into his belt.