How is the word смахнуть translated from Russian to English

Быстрым лёгким движением ударить или сдвинуть.

To hit or move something with a quick light touch.

verb
English translation
flick

Examples with “смахнуть”

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  • Она смахнула крошки со стола. She flicked the crumbs off the table.

  • Давай посмотрим сегодня хороший боевик. Let's watch a good action flick tonight.

  • Смахни, пожалуйста, этого муравья с моего плеча. Flick that ant off my shoulder, please.

  • Тот фильм был для меня слишком длинным. That flick was way too long for me.

  • Он каждое утро смахивает пыль с экрана. He flicks the dust off the screen every morning.

  • Ты уже видел новый фильм ужасов? Have you seen the new horror flick yet?

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FAQ about “смахнуть”

How is “смахнуть” translated from Russian?
“смахнуть” translates into English as “flick”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “смахнуть” mean?
Meaning of “смахнуть”: Быстрым лёгким движением ударить или сдвинуть. In English — “flick”.
What part of speech is “смахнуть”?
“смахнуть” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “смахнуть”?
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