Meaning & Definition of word "Twinkle"
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Twinkle
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
noun:
- 1. a brief or intermittent shining or flickering.
- Example: With a twinkle in his eye, he shared the secret.
- 2. a lively or cheerful expression.
- Example: There was a twinkle in her smile as she accepted the award.
verb:
- 1. to shine with a flickering or sparkling light.
- Example: The stars twinkle brightly in the night sky.
- 2. to sparkle with brightness or to flash intermittently.
- Example: The diamonds on her necklace twinkle in the sunlight.
Etymology
Middle English twinklen, frequentative of twink, from Old English twincan 'to wink'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
twinkle in someone's eye:
A gleam of joy or mischief in someone's expression.
a twinkle of hope:
A small sign of hope or encouragement.
twinkle toes:
A lively, light-footed person, often used to describe a dancer.
Related Words
sparkle:
to give off flashes of light
glimmer:
to shine faintly or unsteadily
Slang Meanings of twinkle
Meaning: to flirt or show interest in someone in a playful way
Example Sentence: He was definitely twinkling with that girl at the party.
Meaning: to be full of energy or excitement
Example Sentence: After that news, he's been twinkling all day!