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flick

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: flicksQuá khứ: flickedPhân từ 2: flickedV-ing: flicking

This word carries a strong sensation of elasticity and sudden release. It describes a motion that starts with tension and ends in a sharp, snapping action, often associated with small, precise movements. It is a tactile word that evokes the feeling of a spring or a finger snapping away from a surface. In a social context, calling a movie a flick is highly informal and carries a nostalgic, casual vibe. It strips the cinema of its prestige, framing the experience as a light, easy, and unpretentious form of entertainment rather than a high-art cinematic event.

Countable when referring to a specific quick motion or a movie. Uncountable when describing the general action of flicking.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"He flicked the switch to turn on the lights."

Nội động từ

[something]

To move suddenly and quickly.

"The curtain flicked in the breeze."

Danh từ

[someone][something]

"She gave the insect a flick with her finger."

Danh từ

[something]

"We went to see a flick at the old theater."

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