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(transitive) To use a sudden, quick hand motion to open (something relatively small like a book, a lighter, etc.).

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flick open

Source Word

flick open

transitive

(transitive) To use a sudden, quick hand motion to open (something relatively small like a book, a lighter, etc.).

Japanese Meaning

急激な手の動きで、本やライターなどの小さい物体を開くこと。 / 素早い一瞬の手さばきで、対象を開く動作。

Flick open the lighter and light the candle.

ライターをパッと開けて、ろうそくに火をつけて。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To use a sudden, quick hand motion to open (something relatively small like a book, a lighter, etc.).

flicks open

（ present singular third-person ）

flicking open

（ participle present ）

flicked open

（ participle past ）

flicked open

（ past ）