How Do You Spell FLICKING?

Pronunciation: [flˈɪkɪŋ] (IPA)

Flicking is a simple present participle form of the verb "flick". The IPA transcription for "flicking" is /ˈflɪk.ɪŋ/. The first sound is a voiceless alveolar fricative "f" sound followed by a light "l" sound. The "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The second syllable is a stressed "k" sound, followed by an "-ing" ending pronounced as a velar nasal consonant. The correct spelling of "flicking" is important in using proper English grammar and communication.

FLICKING Meaning and Definition

  1. Flicking is a verb that describes the quick and light movement of a finger, hand, or other object, typically in a snapping or jerking motion. It involves swiftly and forcefully moving the fingers or an object in order to cause it to move or hit something.

    In a literal sense, flicking can refer to the act of moving a finger or hand to propel an object in a certain direction with a quick, precise motion. This can be seen when a person flicks a light switch, flicks a coin, or flicks a paper ball across a table. Flicking is often associated with a sudden and sharp movement, creating a swift and energetic action.

    Metaphorically, flicking can also have non-physical meanings. For instance, it can describe the act of changing television channels rapidly or flipping through pages briskly. It can also refer to the act of quickly or casually dismissing something, such as flicking away a bothersome insect or flicking off an idea.

    Overall, "flicking" is a versatile term that can denote a wide range of actions involving rapid, light, and often abrupt movements. Whether in the physical or metaphorical sense, flicking typically implies a swift and precise action that adds a sense of energy and efficiency to the task at hand.

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Etymology of FLICKING

The word "flicking" is derived from the verb "flick".

The term "flick" originated in the late 16th century and stems from the Middle Low German word "flicken", which means "to strike". This Middle Low German word is also closely related to the Dutch word "flikken", which means "to touch lightly".

Over time, the word "flick" evolved to mean a quick and light movement, often performed with the fingers or hand. Therefore, "flicking" refers to the action of performing such a quick and light movement, typically involving a small and abrupt motion.

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Conjugate verb Flicking

CONDITIONAL

I would flick
we would flick
you would flick
he/she/it would flick
they would flick

FUTURE

I will flick
we will flick
you will flick
he/she/it will flick
they will flick

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flicked
we will have flicked
you will have flicked
he/she/it will have flicked
they will have flicked

PAST

I flicked
we flicked
you flicked
he/she/it flicked
they flicked

PAST PERFECT

I had flicked
we had flicked
you had flicked
he/she/it had flicked
they had flicked

PRESENT

I flick
we flick
you flick
he/she/it flicks
they flick

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flicked
we have flicked
you have flicked
he/she/it has flicked
they have flicked
I am flicking
we are flicking
you are flicking
he/she/it is flicking
they are flicking
I was flicking
we were flicking
you were flicking
he/she/it was flicking
they were flicking
I will be flicking
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you will be flicking
he/she/it will be flicking
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I have been flicking
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you have been flicking
he/she/it has been flicking
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I had been flicking
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you had been flicking
he/she/it had been flicking
they had been flicking
I will have been flicking
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you will have been flicking
he/she/it will have been flicking
they will have been flicking
I would have flicked
we would have flicked
you would have flicked
he/she/it would have flicked
they would have flicked
I would be flicking
we would be flicking
you would be flicking
he/she/it would be flicking
they would be flicking
I would have been flicking
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you would have been flicking
he/she/it would have been flicking
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