blinking
word · lemma: blink
/ˈbɫɪŋkɪŋ/
/blˈɪŋkɪŋ/
Definition
Closing and opening your eyes quickly. Also, a light flashing on and off, or something happening very quickly.
Usage & Nuances
'Blinking' describes both eye movement and flashing lights. In informal UK English, it may show surprise or annoyance ('blinking cold'). It's rarely used for people as a noun. Collocations include 'blinking lights' and 'keep blinking.'
Spanish: parpadeo - parpadear (acción)Portuguese (BR): piscar - piscando (ação)Portuguese (PT): piscar - a piscar (ação)Chinese (Simplified): 眨眼 - 闪烁Chinese (Traditional): 眨眼 - 閃爍Hindi: पलक झपकनाArabic: رمش - يرمش (فعل)Bengali: চোখের পলক ফেলা - জ্বলা-নিভাRussian: моргание - мигающийJapanese: まばたき - 点滅（ランプなど）Vietnamese: chớp mắt - nhấp nháyKorean: 깜빡임 - 눈을 깜빡이는 것Turkish: göz kırpma - yanıp sönmeUrdu: جھپکناIndonesian: berkedip - kedipan
Example Sentences
The baby's eyes keep blinking when the light is too bright.
basic
The traffic light is blinking yellow.
basic
He stopped blinking and stared at the screen.
basic
There's a blinking light on my phone, and I don't know what it means.
natural
"Why are you blinking so much? Are your eyes dry?"
natural
It was so fast—it was over in the blinking of an eye.
natural