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flash vs flick

flick vs flash

flash and flick both are nouns.

flash is an adjective but flick is not an adjective.

flash and flick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flash Yes Yes Yes No
flick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flick is a hyponym of flash; that is, flick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flash:
  • flash: gleam or glow intermittently
  • flick: flash intermittently
Other hyponyms of flash include flicker.
flash (noun) flick (noun)
a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification a short stroke
a momentary brightness a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
a sudden brilliant understanding
a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a gaudy outward display
a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
a short vivid experience
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
flash (adjective) flick (adjective)
tastelessly showy
flash (verb) flick (verb)
appear briefly remove with a flick (of the hand)
emit a brief burst of light touch or hit with a light, quick blow
make known or cause to appear with great speed cause to make a snapping sound
protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal throw or toss with a quick motion
run or move very quickly or hastily twitch or flutter
gleam or glow intermittently cause to move with a flick
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously flash intermittently
expose or show briefly look through a book or other written material
shine unsteadily
Difference between flash and flick

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