Blink meaning

What does “blink” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“blink” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.

blink

noun

a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Synonymseye blink blinking wink winking nictitation nictation

verb

briefly shut the eyes
“The TV announcer never seems to blink”
Synonymswink nictitate nictate
keep back by blinking
“blink away tears”
Synonymswink blink away
gleam or glow intermittently
“The lights were flashing”
Synonymsflash wink twinkle winkle

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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