shoo · wave · snap · gesture · ash · cigarette · crumb · dust · finger · thumb · nail · casual · irritation · annoyance · insect · lint · spark · ember
IDEA.org / Words / flick away
Related — brush (Bristled cleaning tool); swipe (Quick sliding motion); dismiss (Send away or reject); flicker · swat · shoo · wave · snap · gesture · ash · cigarette · crumb · dust
direction of motionflick away ≠ pull in Arrive by vehicle; draw near · beckon · scoop up · drag in · gather
retention versus dismissalflick away ≠ hold onto Keep in one's grasp; keep · retain · clutch · grasp · cling to
force and care of handlingflick away ≠ handle with care Instruction for delicate items; cradle · cup · nestle · arrange
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/flick_away