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flick vs flash

flash vs flick

flick and flash both are nouns.

flick is not an adjective while flash is an adjective.

flick and flash both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flick Yes No Yes No
flash Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, flash is a hypernym of flick; that is, flash is a word with a broader meaning than flick:
  • flick: flash intermittently
  • flash: gleam or glow intermittently
Other hypernyms of flick include blink, twinkle, wink, winkle.
flick (noun) flash (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
a short stroke a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible) a momentary brightness
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)
flick (adjective) flash (adjective)
tastelessly showy
flick (verb) flash (verb)
remove with a flick (of the hand) appear briefly
touch or hit with a light, quick blow emit a brief burst of light
cause to make a snapping sound make known or cause to appear with great speed
throw or toss with a quick motion protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
twitch or flutter run or move very quickly or hastily
cause to move with a flick gleam or glow intermittently
flash intermittently display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
look through a book or other written material expose or show briefly
shine unsteadily
Difference between flick and flash

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