Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
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ˈtwɪŋkl̩
Verb
To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
Usage- of a source of light
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We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance.
These stars do not twinkle when viewed through telescopes that have large apertures.
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The western sky twinkled with stars.
As the train rumbled slowly over the Forth Bridge, the western sky was aflame with a particularly gorgeous sunset, and lights were twinkling from the small craft riding at anchor on the calm waters of the firth.
To be bright with delight.
Usage- of eyes
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His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly.
To bat, blink or wink the eyes.
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She smiled and gave a little nod and twinkled her eyes[…]
The Owl Fell a Moping and Twinkling.
To flit to and fro.
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A butterfly twinkled among the vines[…]
Noun
A sparkle or glimmer of light.
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Soon the rocket was out of sight, and the flame was only seen as a tiny twinkle of light.
A sparkle of delight in the eyes.
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He was a rotund, jolly man with a twinkle in his eye.
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One of thoſe archers cloſely I did ſpy, / ayming his arrovv at my very hart: / vvhen ſuddenly vvith tvvincle of her eye, / the Damzell broke his miſintended dart.
A flitting movement.
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I saw the twinkle of white feet,
A brief moment; a twinkling.
Usage- Colloquial
The female genitalia.
Usage- childish
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The popular Swedish cartoon song about genitals was translated as "Willie and Twinkle".
Noun
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
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merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
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he had a sparkle in his eye
there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
Verb
gleam or glow intermittently
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The lights were flashing
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
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Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?