Difference between Flick and Ruffle

What is the difference between Flick and Ruffle?

Flick as a verb is to move (something) with a short, quick motion. while Ruffle as a verb is to make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

Flick

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move (something) with a short, quick motion.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip. A motion picture; (in plural, usually preceded by "the") movie theater, cinema. A cut that lands with the point, often involving a whip of the foible of the blade to strike at a concealed target.

Example sentence: The ultimate censorship is the flick of the dial.

Ruffle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.To disturb ; especially, to cause to flutter.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.

We hope you now know whether to use Flick or Ruffle in your sentence.

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