Blinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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blinking

[ ˈblɪŋkɪŋ ]

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eye movement

The act of shutting and opening your eyes quickly and repeatedly, sometimes with a feeling of surprise or nervousness.

Synonyms

flashing, winking

Examples of usage

She gave a quick blinking of her eyes to signal her agreement.
His blinking increased as he tried to stay awake during the boring lecture.

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eye movement

To shut and open your eyes quickly and repeatedly, sometimes with a feeling of surprise or nervousness.

Synonyms

flash, wink

Examples of usage

He was blinking rapidly in the bright sunlight.
The lights were blinking in the distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "blinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piscando

🇮🇳 झपकाना

🇩🇪 blinken

🇮🇩 berkedip

🇺🇦 мигання

🇵🇱 mruganie

🇯🇵 点滅 (てんめつ)

🇫🇷 clignotement

🇪🇸 parpadeo

🇹🇷 göz kırpma

🇰🇷 깜박임

🇸🇦 وميض

🇨🇿 mrkání

🇸🇰 žmurkanie

🇨🇳 闪烁 (shǎnshuò)

🇸🇮 mežikanje

🇮🇸 blikk

🇰🇿 жыпылықтау

🇬🇪 ციმციმი

🇦🇿 göz qırpma

🇲🇽 parpadeo

Word origin

The word 'blinking' originated from the Middle English word 'blenken', which meant 'to move quickly'. Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to the rapid movement of the eyelids. The modern usage of 'blinking' as a verb or noun to describe the quick opening and shutting of the eyes dates back to the 17th century.