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flicky en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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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.

Meanings

1. (informal) Easily flicked; thus, light and fast.
   • The software is fast, fun and flicky, and you can master it in six minutes. 2009 January 15, David Pogue, “Tech Shows, and Writers, Uninspired”, in New York Times:
   • She got a new, flicky haircut.
2. Resembling or characteristic of a flick.
   • a flicky motion

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
flickiest	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
flickier	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

flicky en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Clipping of flick knife + -y.

Meanings

1. (qualifier:urban England and Ireland, slang) flick knife, switchblade

Forms

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flickies	Number=Plur		lexicographic