noun
flicking
FLIH-kihng
Flicking (noun) means the act of moving something with a quick, light motion. Example: “The constant flicking of the remote annoyed everyone in the room.”
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The act of moving something with a quick, light motion.
"The constant flicking of the remote annoyed everyone in the room."
How to use flicking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of flick, describing repeated quick, light movements.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flickings
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Rhymes for flicking
licking
picking
kicking
dicking
ticking
nicking
fricking
sticking
pricking
clicking
tricking
panicking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flicking” mean?
The word “flicking” means the act of moving something with a quick, light motion. In plain terms, the -ing form of flick, describing repeated quick, light movements.
How do you pronounce “flicking”?
“Flicking” is pronounced FLIH-kihng (/ˈflɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flicking” in a sentence?
Here is “flicking” used in a sentence: “The constant flicking of the remote annoyed everyone in the room.”
What part of speech is “flicking”?
“Flicking” is a noun.
