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词汇 flick
释义
flick
Theme: ARTS
n. a movie.
That was a pretty good flick, right?Let's go see that new Woody Allen flick.
flick
1. noun
1
a film UK, 1926.
2
a photograph US, 1962.
3
rejection; dismissal. Short for FLICK PASS AUSTRALIA, 1982
2. verb
1
to reject AUSTRALIA, 1988.
2
to turn back or alter a car's mileometer (odometer) to increase resale value NEW ZEALAND, 1991. flick someone's switchto sexually excite someone. A play on TURN ON (to thrill) UK, 2003. flick your bean(of a woman) to masturbate. Fairly conventional use of 'flick' (to move with the fingers) applied to BEAN (the clitoris) UK, 2001. flick your Bicin trucking, to tap your brakes at night signalling to another driver. A borrowing from advertising for Bic™ cigarette lighters US, 1976. flick your wickto speed up, to hurry up NEW ZEALAND, 2002. flick yourself offof a woman, to masturbate. From the small movements necessary to manipulate the clitoris UK, 2005
phraseflick[flicked, flicked, flicking]
flick off
flick off sthflick sth off to quickly make an electric light, machine etc stop working by pressing a switch: Flicking off the downstairs lights, she went upstairs. Gus moved over to the stereo and flicked it off. SIMILAR TO: switch off, turn off OPPOSITE: flick on
flick on
flick on sthflick sth on to quickly make an electric light, machine etc start working by pressing a switch: She opened the door and flicked on the light. I flicked on the TV and took a can of lager from the fridge. SIMILAR TO: switch on, turn on OPPOSITE: flick off
flick through
flick through sth to quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc, or at a pile of papers, photographs etc, in order to see what is in them, or to find something you are looking for: Jilly was lying on the sofa, flicking through a magazine. Lessing flicked through the pile of papers on his desk, but the one he needed wasn't there. SIMILAR TO: flip through, leaf through

flick the bean

vulgar slang Of a woman, to masturbate by directly stimulating the clitoris, either with one's finger(s) or with a sex toy.

popcorn flick

A film that is entertaining to watch but is generally not of a very high quality or rich in emotional or intellectual depth. A: "So what movie do you want to go see later?" B: "I don't feel like watching anything too heavy or complex—let's just see whatever popcorn flick is out."

give (one) the flick (pass)

To summarily spurn, dismiss, or reject one. Primarily heard in Australia. Jonathan has had a broken heart ever since Pat gave him the flick. Management promptly gave the new accountant the flick pass after his miscalculation cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. They'll give me the flick if they ever find out I wasn't sick on those days I called out.

flick off

1. To turn something off, typically a switch. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flick" and "off." I flicked off the living room light and headed upstairs to bed.
2. To remove something from someone or something with a quick touch or gesture. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flick" and "off." Startled, I immediately flicked the bug off my shoulder.

flick on

To turn something on, typically a switch. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flick" and "on." As soon as I flicked on the light, I could see that the house had been robbed.

chick flick

A movie that is primarily appealing or marketed to a female audience, and often focused on relationships and romance. That new romantic comedy seems like a real chick flick, so my girlfriends and I are going to go see it this weekend.

skin flick

A softcore pornographic film; a film featuring a lot of nudity and graphic depictions of sex. In the end, the movie's story is fairly meaningless, making it a skin flick that is trying to pretend it is some kind of high art. The pay cable channels always show skin flicks late at night.

flick out

1. To quickly shoot out, usually of the tongue. The kids watched with glee as the frog's sticky tongue flicked out.
2. To cause something to quickly shoot out, as of the tongue. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "flick" and "out." The kids watched with glee as the frog flicked its sticky tongue out.
3. To extend outward, as of a flame. Move those papers away from the candle in case the flame flicks out.

flick through (something)

To casually read through a document, magazine, or book without paying close attention to it. I had just started flicking through a magazine when the receptionist called my name.

flick (something) with (something)

To graze something with something in particular. The cat flicked the Christmas tree branch with her tail and knocked off several ornaments.

flick out

 
1. [for the ends of a flame] to reach out as the flame burns. The flames of the campfire flicked out and threatened the cold fingers that were too close. The flames flicked out from the burning house and set a nearby tree on fire.
2. [for the tongue of a reptile] to come out suddenly. The snake's tongue flicked out regularly. The lizard's tongue flicked out, grabbed the insect and ate it.

flick something off someone or something

 and flick something off
to brush or knock a speck of something off of someone or something with a quick movement. She flicked a speck of lint off his collar. She flicked off the lint.

flick something on

to turn something on, using a toggle switch. Mary came into the room and flicked the light on. Please flick on the light.

flick something out

[for a reptile] to push out its tongue quickly. The lizard flicked its tongue out repeatedly. The lizard kept flicking out its tongue at regular intervals.

flick something with something

to brush or knock something with something quickly or lightly. She flicked her finger at the fly that had lighted nearby. Tom flicked the vase with his sleeve and knocked it over.

flick through something

to turn quickly through the pages of something. Colleen flicked through the magazine, looking only at the advertisements. I have only had time to flick through the manuscript, but it looks okay.

give someone the flick

or

give someone the flick pass

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL
If you give someone or something the flick or if you give them the flick pass, you get rid of them or say you do not want them. Nikki has given Brandon the flick. Brunker plans to give work the flick pass by the time he hits 30. Note: You can also say that someone gets the flick. These ridiculous games should get the flick so we can have a real championship. Note: In Australian football, a flick pass is a pass made by hitting the ball with an open hand. Flick passes are against the rules, which state that the ball should be passed by hitting it with the fist.

give someone the flick (or get the flick)

reject someone (or be rejected) in a casual or offhand way. informal, chiefly Australian

flick off

v.
1. To remove something from a surface with a quick, brief sweeping motion: I flicked off the cat hair from my sweater before I went outside. The tailor flicked some loose threads off before giving me the suit.
2. To deactivate by using a switch; switch off: He flicked the light off and shut the door. She flicked off the bright lights to conserve energy.

flick on

v.
To activate by switch; switch on: We flicked on the lights and entered the attic. Flick the heat on when you get home.

chick-flick

n. a movie intended for women and female interests. I hate chick-flicks. It’s a guy thing.

flick

n. a movie. That was a pretty good flick, right?

skin flick

n. a movie featuring nudity. (see also nudie.) Max likes skin flicks better than real girls.
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