flick its tail
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To move the tail with a short, quick motion.
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- The cat would often flick its tail impatiently when waiting for food.
- A nervous horse might flick its tail repeatedly to ward off flies.
- Did you see the lizard flick its tail just before it darted away?
- If a dog is annoyed, it might flick its tail with a sharp, quick motion.
- The lion lay in the sun, occasionally flicking its tail to disturb the insects.
- You can tell a cow is relaxed when it slowly flicks its tail from side to side.
- The tiger began to flick its tail menacingly as it prepared to pounce.
- I watched the bird flick its tail feathers before taking flight.
- Don't approach the snake if it starts to flick its tail rapidly.
- The chimpanzee would flick its tail in playful annoyance during their games.