adj

blinky

BLIHNG-kee

Blinky (adj) means blinking frequently, or (of lights) flickering on and off. Example: “The old television had a blinky, unreliable power light.”

adj

Blinking frequently, or (of lights) flickering on and off.

"The old television had a blinky, unreliable power light."

Slightly sour, used of milk that is starting to turn.

"The milk smelled a little blinky, so she poured it out."

How to use blinky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFlickery or prone to blinking; also an informal word for milk that has just started to turn sour.

Word forms

more blinky comparative, blinkies plural, most blinky superlative

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The old television had a _____, unreliable power light.

Etymology

From blink plus the adjective suffix -y.

Rhymes for blinky

inky pinky kinky hinky dinky binky winky slinky stinky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blinky” mean?

The word “blinky” means blinking frequently, or (of lights) flickering on and off. In plain terms, flickery or prone to blinking; also an informal word for milk that has just started to turn sour.

How do you pronounce “blinky”?

“Blinky” is pronounced BLIHNG-kee (/ˈblɪŋki/ in IPA).

How do you use “blinky” in a sentence?

Here is “blinky” used in a sentence: “The old television had a blinky, unreliable power light.”

What part of speech is “blinky”?

“Blinky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “blinky” have?

“Blinky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: blinking frequently, or (of lights) flickering on and off.