flikk flakk
Icelandic
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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 (genitive singular flikk flakks, no plural)
- (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.
Declension
[edit]Declension of flikk flakk (sg-only neuter, based on flakk)
| singular | ||
|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | |
| nominative | flikk flakk | flikk flakkið |
| accusative | flikk flakk | flikk flakkið |
| dative | flikk flakki | flikk flakkinu |
| genitive | flikk flakks | flikk flakksins |
See also
[edit]- heljarstökk (“somersault”)