flikk flakk

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Icelandic

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Etymology

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Ultimately from French flicflac, imitating the sound of a whip. Compare English flic flac, Danish flikflak, German Flickflack.

Noun

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flikk flakk n

  1. (gymnastics) backwards handspring

Usage notes

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This term is used by the general populace while in the sports of gymnastics only the term flikk is used.

See also

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