Blink Meaning in English
word
/ˈbɫɪŋk/
blingk
/blˈɪŋk/
blingk
Definition
To quickly open and close your eyes, usually without thinking about it. It can also mean a brief flash of light.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to eyes, but also used for lights (“the lights blinked”). In idioms: “in the blink of an eye” (very quickly). Not used for staring or slow closing of the eyes.
Spanish: parpadearPortuguese (BR): piscarPortuguese (PT): piscarChinese (Simplified): 眨眼Chinese (Traditional): 眨眼Hindi: पलक झपकानाArabic: يرمشBengali: ঝাপটা দেওয়া - চোখের পলক ফেলাRussian: моргать - мигатьJapanese: まばたきする - 点滅するVietnamese: nhấp nháy - chớp mắtKorean: 깜박이다 - 눈을 깜빡이다Turkish: göz kırpmak - yanıp sönmekUrdu: پلک جھپکنا - جھلملاناIndonesian: berkedip - berkedip mata
Example Sentences
He didn't blink during the scary movie.
basic
If dust gets in your eye, you will blink a lot.
basic
The light began to blink on and off.
basic
She blinked in surprise when she saw the gift.
natural
In the blink of an eye, the bus was gone.
natural
Don’t forget to blink if you stare at a screen for too long.
natural