noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A data file containing computer animations.
2. 2
   A French policeman. informal, slang

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

Etymology 1

From flick in the cinematographic sense.

Etymology 2

From French flic (“cop, policeman”).

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