flikk flakk

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Icelandic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

flikk flakk n

  1. (gymnastics) backwards handspring

Usage notes[edit]

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

See also[edit]