twinkle

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈtwɪŋkl̩/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sparkle or glimmer of light

2 Definition

A sparkle of delight in the eyes.

Example Sentences
  • He was a rotund, jolly man with a twinkle in his eye.
3 Definition

A flitting movement

4 Definition

A brief moment; a twinkling.

5 Definition

The female genitalia.

Example Sentences
  • The popular Swedish cartoon song about genitals was translated as "Willie and Twinkle".
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer

Example Sentences
  • We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance.
2 Definition

(chiefly of eyes) to be bright with delight

Synonyms
sparkle
Example Sentences
  • His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly.
3 Definition

To bat, blink or wink the eyes

4 Definition

To flit to and fro