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   twinkle

   /ˈtwɪŋkl/

   verb

   • 1. (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint: "the lights twinkled in the distance" Similar glittersparkleshineglimmershimmerglintgleamscintillateglistenflickerflashwinkblinkliterary:glisterrare:coruscatefulgurateeffulge
   • ▪ (of a person's eyes) sparkle, especially with amusement: "the smile made her face crease and her eyes twinkle"
   • ▪ smile so that one's eyes sparkle: "‘Aha!’ he said, twinkling at her"
   • 2. (of a person's feet) move lightly and rapidly: "his sandalled feet twinkled over the ground" Similar run lightlydartdanceskipflitglide

   noun

   • 1. a sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes: "she looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye"
   • ▪ a light which appears continually to grow brighter and fainter: "the distant twinkle of the lights"

   Word Origin Old Englishtwinclian (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. twinkler noun
   • 2. twinkly adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tinkleTinkle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Tinkle can be a verb meaning to make a tinkling sound or to urinate, or a noun meaning a series of short high ringing sounds. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of tinkle.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTINKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Tinkle can mean a light ringing sound, a phone call or an act of urination. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTINKLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Tinkle can mean a light ringing sound, a phone call or an act of urination. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tinkleTINKLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tinkle can mean to ring like a small bell, to urinate, or to make a telephone call. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and find out its origin and related terms.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTINKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Tinkle means to make a ringing sound, especially of a small bell, or to urinate. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin from Collins English Dictionary.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › tinkleTinkle - definition of tinkle by The Free Dictionary

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   Tinkle can mean to make a light metallic sound, to urinate, or to call someone by phone. It can also be a noun for a ringing sound or a telephone call. See examples, synonyms, and translations.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtinkle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb tinkle, which means to make a series of light, high ringing sounds. See examples of tinkle with different objects and expressions.