Difference between Ruffle and Flick

What is the difference between Ruffle and Flick?

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

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.

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: You'll never see me with a precision flick of eyeliner. Messy eyeliner became my thing by accident rather than design. If you can't get it straight, then just work it in around your eyes.

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

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