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Bad / Pain

flinch - To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain

Debbie was very brave and didn’t flinch when the nurse put the needle in her arm to give her the flu shot.

verb

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Other / Move

flit - To move swiftly and lightly

The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

flick - To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.

James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.

noun

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Other / Shape

fluff - Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps

A lint roller can remove fluff that accumulates on clothing.

verb

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Bad / Mistake
Url

fizzle - To finish in a way that is disappointing

At the start of his race for mayor it looked like Fred was going to win, but his many verbal mistakes caused his candidacy to just fizzle out.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly
Url

flak - Strong criticism

The war lord made it clear to everyone he met that he wasn't going to take flak from anyone.

verb

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Bad / Steal
Url

filch - To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

fink - Inform on to the authorities

Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.

verb

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Other / Move

flail - To swing back and forth very quickly.

Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.

noun

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Bad / Strange

floozy - A girl or a woman who has a reputation for promiscuity

Stephen knew the girl who approached him was a floozy because she had been intimately involved with all of his friends.

noun

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Good / Exciting

flair - A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well

Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

flub - To fail or make a mistake

The outfielder flubbed the catch when the baseball flew past him.