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blinking

The correct spelling is blinking.

How to pronounce blinking

verb

Say it like: Bli-nki-ng

The correct spelling is blinking. 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.

noun

  1. 1.The act of something that blinks.

adjective

  1. 1.That blinks.
  2. 2.Bloody

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