flicked (off)

verb

past tense of flick (off)
as in cut off

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  1. cut off
  2. shut off
Verb
  • Sierra ultimately decided to cut off Machado’s shirt and bra with a pair of scissors and had sex with Machado’s body.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Some reporters in the press box in Atlanta noted seeing Daniels having his jersey cut off by medical staff.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of cut off
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  • The only exception, fire officials said in a social media post Saturday evening, would be Via La Mirada north of Esperanza, which would remain shut off to vehicles because of emergency crews in the area.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As a regional Red Flag warning remains in effect through Saturday evening, Southern California Edison has shut off power to thousands of customers, primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as wildfire risks remain high.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of shut off
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“Flicked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicked%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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