Meaning & Definition of word "Flicker"
Flicker
/ˈflɪkər/
noun:
- 1. a brief or sudden light or movement.
- Example: The flicker of the fire caught her attention.
- 2. a momentary sensation or perception.
- Example: She saw a flicker of doubt in his eyes.
verb:
- 1. to burn or shine in an irregular or wavering manner.
- Example: The candle began to flicker in the drafty room.
- 2. to appear or pass quickly or briefly.
- Example: A memory of her childhood flickered through his mind.
Etymology
●Middle English, probably of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flicker of hope:
a small sign of optimism in a difficult situation.
flicker by:
to pass quickly and unnoticed.
flicker out:
to stop burning or shining; to cease.
flicker in and out:
to appear and disappear quickly.
Related Words
flickering:
the act of shining or moving irregularly.
flame:
the visible, gaseous part of a fire.
glow:
to emit a steady light.
spark:
a small particle of a burning substance.
Slang Meanings of flicker
Meaning: To tease or flirt.
● Example Sentence: She was just flickering with him at the party.
Meaning: To leave quickly.
● Example Sentence: I need to flicker out of this conversation.