noun
twink
TWIHNGK
Twink (noun) means (slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair. Example: “The club was known for attracting a crowd of twinks.”
noun
1
(slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair.
"The club was known for attracting a crowd of twinks."
verb
1
To twinkle or sparkle briefly.
"A light twinked in the distance across the bay."
How to use twink
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used today as gay slang for a young, slim man; the older "sparkle" sense is now rare.
When to use it
The slang sense is informal and specific to LGBTQ+ community usage.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like twink.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- twinks
- Third person singular
- twinks
- Past tense
- twinked
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The club was known for attracting a crowd of _____.
Etymology
From Old English twincian ("to wink, twinkle"); the gay-slang sense developed much later as a separate usage.
Rhymes for twink
See all rhymes for twink →Frequently asked questions
What does “twink” mean?
The word “twink” means (slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair. In plain terms, mostly used today as gay slang for a young, slim man; the older "sparkle" sense is now rare.
How do you pronounce “twink”?
“Twink” is pronounced TWIHNGK (/ˈtwɪŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “twink” in a sentence?
Here is “twink” used in a sentence: “The club was known for attracting a crowd of twinks.”
What part of speech is “twink”?
Depending on how it is used, “twink” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “twink” come from?
The word “twink” comes from Old English. From Old English twincian ("to wink, twinkle"); the gay-slang sense developed much later as a separate usage.
How many meanings does “twink” have?
“Twink” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair.
