Definition of twinkle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light : scintillate
2a
: to appear bright especially with merriment
his eyes twinkled
b
: to flutter the eyelids
3
: to flutter or flit rapidly
1
: to cause to shine with fluctuating light
2
: to flicker or flirt rapidly
twinkled the straight, red-lacquered toes— Glenway Wescott
twinkle
nounDefinition of twinkle (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of twinkle was before the 12th century
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