blink
/blɪŋk/
noun
- The act of closing and opening the eyes quickly.
- She gave a quick blink to show she understood.
- He didn't miss a single blink during the staring contest.
- A blink lasts only a fraction of a second.
- A very short period of time; an instant.
- I'll be there in a blink.
- The accident happened in the blink of an eye.
- The season ended in a blink.
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verb
- To close and open both eyes quickly.
- He didn't blink when the bright light flashed in his face.
- She blinked several times to clear the dust from her eyes.
- Babies blink less often than adults.
- To flash on and off quickly.
- The car's turn signal blinked to indicate a left turn.
- The streetlight blinked all night because of a short circuit.
- The cursor on the screen blinked steadily as she typed.
- To show surprise or hesitation (often used in negative phrases like 'not blink').
- She never blinks at paying extra for quality service.
- He didn't blink when the boss gave him the difficult assignment.
- The soldier didn't blink under the enemy's stare.
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