ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tiddlywink

/ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋk/ · noun

Meaning

(dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop..

Definitions by Sense

(dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop.
(Cockney rhyming slang) An alcoholic drink.
(games) A game played using dominoes.
(tiddlywinks) A small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks; (by extension) a similar disc or counter used in other games.
Especially of something disc-shaped: to flip over like a disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.
To play tiddlywinks.

Word Forms

tiddlywinks
tiddlywinking
tiddlywinked

Synonyms for tiddlywink

Related Words

When Should You Use Tiddlywink?

Use tiddlywink when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does tiddlywink mean?

Tiddlywink means (dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop..

What is a synonym for tiddlywink?

Common synonyms include kiddlywink, wink.

What is the opposite of tiddlywink?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use tiddlywink in a sentence?

Use tiddlywink where its definition matches the intended context.

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tiddlywink

/ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋk/ · noun

Meaning

(dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop..

Definitions by Sense

(dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop.
(Cockney rhyming slang) An alcoholic drink.
(games) A game played using dominoes.
(tiddlywinks) A small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks; (by extension) a similar disc or counter used in other games.
Especially of something disc-shaped: to flip over like a disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.
To play tiddlywinks.

Word Forms

tiddlywinks
tiddlywinking
tiddlywinked

Synonyms for tiddlywink

Related Words

When Should You Use Tiddlywink?

Use tiddlywink when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What does tiddlywink mean?

Tiddlywink means (dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop..

What is a synonym for tiddlywink?

Common synonyms include kiddlywink, wink.

What is the opposite of tiddlywink?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use tiddlywink in a sentence?

Use tiddlywink where its definition matches the intended context.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.