Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flea-flicker

Noun

/ˈfliː ˌflɪk.ər/

Definition

A flea-flicker is a type of trick play in American football where the ball is handed off to a player who then laterals it to another player, often misleading the defense.

Examples

The quarterback executed a flea-flicker, catching the defense off guard and allowing the wide receiver to score a touchdown.
In the last game, the coach called for a flea-flicker, which turned out to be a game-changing play.