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Twinkling Definition & Meaning

twinkling
adjective
  1. shining intermittently with a sparkling light; "twinkling stars"
noun
  1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"

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Frequently asked questions

What does twinkling mean?
shining intermittently with a sparkling light; "twinkling stars" a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"
What part of speech is twinkling?
Twinkling is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does twinkling have?
Twinkling has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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