Blink: meaning, definitions and examples

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blink

 

[ blษชล‹k ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

quick action

To close and open one or both eyes quickly, or to shine with a light that comes on and off quickly.

Synonyms

flash, twinkle, wink

Examples of usage

  • She blinked in surprise.
  • The light blinked on and off.
Context #2 | Noun

eye movement

The act of closing and opening one or both eyes quickly.

Examples of usage

  • A blink of an eye.
  • She gave him a quick blink.

Translations

Translations of the word "blink" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piscar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฒเค• เคเคชเค•เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blinken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkedip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mrugaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็žฌใใ™ใ‚‹ (mabataki suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cligner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parpadear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz kฤฑrpmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นœ๋นก์ด๋‹ค (kkamppakida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑู…ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพmurkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œจ็œผ (zhวŽyวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลพikati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blikka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฟั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz qฤฑrpmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parpadear

Etymology

The word 'blink' originated from the Middle English word 'blenken', which meant to deceive or hoodwink. Over time, the meaning shifted to its current usage of closing and opening the eyes quickly. The concept of blinking has been observed in various cultures and has different interpretations, such as a sign of surprise, flirtation, or even communication. The rapid movement of blinking is a natural and essential function of the eye to keep it moist and protect it from debris.

See also: blinking.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,397, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.