Flicker

/ˈflɪkər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a brief or sudden light or movement.

The flicker of the fire caught her attention.

a momentary sensation or perception.

She saw a flicker of doubt in his eyes.

verb

to burn or shine in an irregular or wavering manner.

The candle began to flicker in the drafty room.

to appear or pass quickly or briefly.

A memory of her childhood flickered through his mind.

Middle English, probably of imitative origin.

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.

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.

To tease or flirt.

She was just flickering with him at the party.

To leave quickly.

I need to flicker out of this conversation.