"flea flicker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flea flickers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flea flicker (plural flea flickers)
  1. (American football) A trick offensive play in which the quarterback laterals the ball to the running back, who then runs a short distance, then laterals the ball back to the quarterback. Wikipedia link: Flea flicker (American football) Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-flea_flicker-en-noun-Pv06ojIY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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