General Definition: 1. The action of flicking something off a part of your body, such as an insect or leaf, or any thing or any action directly or indirectly associated with this, especially a pest. As a Noun: 1. A small animal that has six legs and usually wings. Examples include, ants, flies, butterflies and beetles. English = insect, bug. 2. An insect, bug or small animal that bites or otherwise irritates you. English = pest. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To get rid of a pest. Idiomatic English = to give something the flick.