blinking

[bling-king]

adjective

Chiefly British.

1. (used as an intensifier).

   He's a blinking idiot.

blinking

/ ˈblɪŋkɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal,  (intensifier)

   a blinking fool

   a blinking good film

Other Word Forms

• blinkingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blinking¹

First recorded in 1910–15; blink + -ing ²

Example Sentences

He recalled being inspired by blinking lights in a Manhattan window display.

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The lab, where they are tested, is the size of a five-a-side football pitch with a mesh of multi-coloured wires and deep blue blinking lights.

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A few lampposts stick out from the perimeter of the dock, blinking in and out of power.

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“Surely they should be allowed to choose,” she thought, bravely blinking away her tears.

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“Ahoy, matey!” it croaked, blinking at the audience.

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Related Words

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• glint 
• glitter 
• luster 
• sheen