Flicker: meaning, definitions and examples

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flicker

 

[ หˆflษชkษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

light source

To flicker means to burn or shine with an unsteady light. This often occurs when a flame or light source experiences a brief and intermittent change in intensity, creating an effect of rapid alternation.

Synonyms

flutter, twinkle, waver

Examples of usage

  • The candle flickered in the dark room.
  • The street lamp began to flicker as the storm approached.
  • The firelights flickered, casting shadows on the walls.
Context #2 | Noun

visual effect

A flicker is a brief or sudden change in light, often characterized by a quick and irregular flashing or shining. It can also refer to a momentary flash of something in motion, causing a sense of quickness.

Synonyms

flash, glimmer, spark

Examples of usage

  • There was a flicker of movement in the corner of my eye.
  • I saw a flicker of light in the distance.
  • The screen displayed a flicker before going blank.

Translations

Translations of the word "flicker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piscada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคฎเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flackern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkedip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั€ะตั…ั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ migotaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใกใ‚‰ใคใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clignoter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parpadear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑlฤฑzlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นœ๋ฐ•์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blikรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกblesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ช็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utripati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blikka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‚ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒŸแƒฃแƒขแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fizz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parpadear

Word origin

The word 'flicker' originates from the late Middle English 'flickeren', which is thought to have been derived from the Old English 'flicor', meaning 'to flutter'. This etymology suggests a connection to movement, particularly the kind of rapid, irregular movement associated with the flame of a fire or any illuminating source. The Proto-Germanic root *flikลnฤ… is linked, conveying the action of moving rapidly or with trembling. As language evolved, so did the meaning of 'flicker', broadening to encompass various applications in both physical and metaphorical contexts. Today, it captures not only the essence of light variations but also the idea of transitory actions, feelings, or moments across diverse uses.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,607, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.