flikk flakk
Icelandic edit
Etymology edit
Ultimately from French flicflac, imitating the sound of a whip. Compare English flic flac, Danish flikflak, German Flickflack.
Noun edit
- (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
- heljarstökk (“somersault”)