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flick in Malay

lenting

/flɪk/

flick in Malay: lenting, selak. In English, flick means a short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

Malay words for flick

a short, quick movement
lenting
act of striking with a finger
selak
to move (something) with a short, quick motion
selak

English meaning of flick

  1. noun A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
  2. noun A motion picture, movie, film; (in plural, usually preceded by "the") movie theater, cinema.
  3. noun A cut that lands with the point, often involving a whip of the foible of the blade to strike at a concealed target.
  4. noun A powerful underarm volley shot.

Full definition of flick

flick in a sentence

  • He removed the speck of dust with a flick of his finger.
  • She gave a disdainful flick of her hair and marched out of the room.
  • My all-time favorite flick is "Gone with the Wind."

Synonyms of flick

flick in other languages

Questions about flick in Malay

What is the meaning of flick in Malay?
Flick in Malay is lenting, selak.
Apakah maksud flick dalam bahasa Melayu?
Flick: lenting, selak.
What does flick mean in English?
Flick means a short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

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