Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Blinking.
How to pronounce blinking:
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Blinking - as a noun
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blinkeye blinknictationnictitationwinkwinkingHypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflexreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Blinking - as an adjective satellite
Blinking - as a verb
To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
Example: "The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first."
To flash on and off at regular intervals.
Example: "The blinking text on the screen was distracting."
To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
To shut out of sight; to evade; to shirk.
Example: "To blink the question"
To trick; to deceive.
To turn slightly sour, or blinky, as beer, milk, etc.
To teleport, mostly for short distances.
Blinking - as an adjective
That blinks.
Example: "A blinking light"
Bloody
Example: "The blinking telly isn't working again."
Example Sentences
"His constant blinking was a sign of nervousness."
"I couldn't see clearly because of the blinking of the lights."
"She won the staring contest because she had mastered the art of controlled blinking."
"The blinking of the fireflies created a mesmerizing effect in the evening sky."
"The rapid blinking of the computer cursor indicated that it was processing data."
Word Game Points
Is BLINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blinking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BLINKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BLINKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blinking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBLINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is BLINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blinking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBLINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
