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blinked

The correct spelling is blinked.

How to pronounce blinked

verb

Say it like: Bli-nke-d

The correct spelling is blinked. To close and reopen both eyes quickly. For example: "The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first."

Usage Examples

The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first.

The blinking text on the screen was distracting.

to blink the question

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
  2. 2.To flash on and off at regular intervals.
  3. 3.To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
  4. 4.To shut out of sight; to evade; to shirk.
  5. 5.To trick; to deceive.

adjective

  1. 1.Affected with blinking.

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