Blinky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblɪŋki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Blinky is an adjective meaning Of eyes or people/animals: blinking repeatedly, prone to blink.
Meaning
Of eyes or people/animals: blinking repeatedly, prone to blink.
More Meanings
- flickery, prone to flicker or flash (of lights, shining objects)
- (US, dialectal) Of milk: turned somewhat sour.
- (photography) in digital photography, a flashing pixel.
Example Sentences
He was a literature professor, neurotic and blinky behind his glasses […]
The door of the cabin creaked. Smith's blinky eye peeped out to see if he had dreamed us.
[…] the rosary beads that hung from her belt like a zoot-suiter's key chain were blinky bright […]
She sat stuffed into a small chair and listened with an intense and very blinky sort of concentration.
Word Forms
- blinkies
Synonyms for blinky
Depending on context, synonyms include off.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blinked, blink-eyed, beady-eyed, gimlet-eyed, winky, beady.
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