"Flicked" Example Sentences
1. He flicked the ash from his cigarette onto the floor.
2. She flicked her hair over her shoulder.
3. The cat flicked its tail in irritation.
4. I flicked some lint from my jacket.
5. The magician flicked his wrist and pulled a coin from behind the child's ear.
6. The horse flicked its ears back and forth as it listened to the sounds around it.
7. The teenager flicked her bubble gum as the teacher approached.
8. He flicked off the light switch as he left the room.
9. The candle flame flicked and danced in the breeze.
10. She flicked through the magazine but nothing caught her eye.
11. The farmer flicked the reins and urged the horse to go faster.
12. The boy flicked pebbles across the still lake.
13. The dog flicked the tennis ball back to its owner.
14. The bright light from the flashbulb flicked in his eyes.
15. The lizard flicked out its forked tongue and tasted the air.
16. The ballerina flicked her wrist to signal to the musicians.
17. He flicked the small joystick to maneuver the aircraft.
18. The bird dog flicked its ears forward as it caught the scent.
19. The butterfly flicked its wings in the ray of sunlight.
20. The general flicked his riding crop against his boots.
21. Streaks of light flicked across the dark sky.
22. The goose flicked its head back in warning at the approaching dog.
23. The boy flicked stones into the stream.
24. The newscaster flicked through his cue cards as he waited to go on air.
25. The sailor flicked on the toggle light switch.
26. The cat flicked its tail in annoyance at being woken up.
27. The hawk flicked up and down in search of prey.
28. Her fingers flicked across the keyboard effortlessly.
29. The match flicked to life with a hiss and filled the cave with an orange glow.
30. The flame flicked and curled around the logs in the fireplace.
31. The boy flicked dirt from the lens of his glasses.
32. The cat flicked its paw at the annoying fly.
33. The firefly flicked its light on and off through the dark garden.
34. The lighter flicked once but failed to light the cigarette.
35. He flicked a peanut off the bar and into his mouth.
36. The cardinal flicked its crimson wings as it landed on the branch.
37. The crab flicked its pincers threateningly.
38. The dancer flicked her wrists to show the end of a phrase in the music.
39. The boats flicked across the bay propelled by the sudden gust of wind.
40. The hamster flicked the wheel furiously as it ran.
41. The lightweight boxer quickly flicked out several jabs.
42. The woman flicked an ant from her dress with disdain.
43. The eel flicked its tail and disappeared into the reeds.
44. The young boy flicked pebbles into the fountain.
45. The pedestrian flicked on his bicycle light and set off down the road.
46. The predator hawk flicked its wings and dove towards its prey.
47. The whip flicked across the horse's hindquarters.
48. The swan flicked its wings and took flight from the surface of the lake.
49. The butterfly flicked its wings open and closed as it warmed itself in the sun.
50. He flicked dirt from his jeans as he stood up.
51. The flame flicked and danced in the wind.
52. She flicked a speck of dust from her sleeve.
53. The embers flicked upwards as he poked the fire.
54. The firefly flicked its light on and off among the leaves.
55. The fish flicked its tail and swam away.
56. The spark flicked across the gap and ignited the fuse.
57. The insect flicked its wings angrily.
58. The woman flicked her hair behind her ears.
59. The beanbag was flung and flicked across the room.
60. The girl flicked her ponytail over her shoulder and walked away.
Common Phases
1. Flick off- To turn off abruptly. "He
flicked off the lights as he left the room."
2. Flick on- To turn on abruptly. "She
flicked on the bedroom lamp."
3. Flick away- To dismiss or remove with a brief movement. "She
flicked away an annoying insect."
4. Flick through- To leaf quickly or casually through something. "I just
flicked through the magazine but nothing caught my eye."
5. Flick out- To move or extend abruptly or quickly. "The cat
flicked out its claws."
6. Flick open- To open abruptly or quickly. "He
flicked open the lighter but it failed to light."
7. Flick up- To raise or throw up abruptly. "The hawk
flicked up and down in search of prey."
8. Flick back- To throw or snap backwards. "The horse
flicked its tail back sharply."
9. Flick one's wrist- To make a brief, twisting motion of one's wrist. "The dancer
flicked her wrist to end the sequence."
10. Flick one's hair- To briefly toss or move one's hair. "She
flicked her hair over her shoulder."