Flicker Definition & Meaning
flicker
- noun
- a momentary flash of light
- North American woodpecker
- the act of moving back and forth
- verb
- move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered"
- shine unsteadily; "The candle flickered"
- flash intermittently; "The lights flicked on and off"
"Flicker" in song lyrics
See how flicker is used in real songs:
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"and now I got no nine to five and still labor days flicker"
Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher -
"My eyes will never flicker"
(Bizzy Bone f/) Mr. Majesty — Mr. Majesty II -
"In the Benz watch the lighter flicker"
DJ Kay Slay f/ Raheem Devaughn, Lloyd Banks, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Tony Yayo — Justice
Words that rhyme with flicker
Usage tips for "flicker"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does flicker mean?
- a momentary flash of light North American woodpecker the act of moving back and forth move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered" shine unsteadily; "The candle flickered" flash intermittently; "The lights flicked on and off"
- What part of speech is flicker?
- Flicker is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does flicker have?
- Flicker has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).