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BLINKING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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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)
blink11eye blinknictation11nictitation13wink11winking15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex16reflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blinking - as an adjective satellite

Closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

Example: "He stood blinking in the bright sunlight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
winking15

Informal intensifiers

Example: "What a bally (or blinking) nuisance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bally10blooming13crashing14flaming13

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."
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Word Game Points

Is BLINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blinking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
BLINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BLINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blinking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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