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
- (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”)