Blink

Quick meaning: Blink is a verb meaning (intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

Meaning

(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

More Meanings

1. To flash on and off at regular intervals.
2. (hyperbolic) To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
3. (in negative constructions) To have the slightest doubt, hesitation or remorse.
4. (transitive) To shut the eyes to (something); to evade, ignore.
5. To turn slightly sour, or blinky, as beer, milk, etc.
6. (science fiction, video games) To teleport, mostly for short distances.
7. The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.

Example Sentences

It is no use blinking the unpleasant fact.

The blinking text on the screen was distracting.

The soldier shot the intruders without so much as blinking.

The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first.

Word Forms

• blinks
• blinking
• blinked

Synonyms for blink

Depending on context, synonyms include nictitate, twinkle, nictate, flash, wink, winkle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wink, nictitate, nictate, twinkle, flash, winkle.

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