flikk flakk

Icelandic

Etymology

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

Noun

flikk flakk n

1. (gymnastics) backwards handspring

Usage notes

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

See also

• heljarstökk (“somersault”)