adj
Meaning 1
Easily flicked; thus, light and fast.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- She got a new, flicky haircut.
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Standard Lemma guide
flicky
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rhymes with -ɪki
adj
Meaning 2
Resembling or characteristic of a flick.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- a flicky motion
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name
Meaning 3
A diminutive of the female given name Felicity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
flick knife, switchblade
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Qualifier: urban England and Ireland
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English flick Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English flicky From flick + -y.
Clipping of flick knife + -y.