blinking
Blinking (adj) means That blinks; flashing on and off. Example: “A blinking neon sign lit up the empty street.”
How to use blinking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally flashing on and off, or (informally in British English) a polite stand-in for a stronger swear word.
The emphatic sense is informal and distinctly British; it reads as old-fashioned or comic rather than genuinely rude.
Word forms
blinkings plural
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A _____ neon sign lit up the empty street.
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What does “blinking” mean?
The word “blinking” means that blinks; flashing on and off. In plain terms, either literally flashing on and off, or (informally in British English) a polite stand-in for a stronger swear word.
How do you use “blinking” in a sentence?
Here is “blinking” used in a sentence: “A blinking neon sign lit up the empty street.”
What is another word for “blinking”?
Words with a similar meaning to “blinking” include blimming and blooming.
What part of speech is “blinking”?
“Blinking” is an adjective.
Is “blinking” a common word?
“Blinking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blinking” have?
“Blinking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: that blinks; flashing on and off.