blinky

[ bling-kee ]

adjective

, Midland U.S.

, blink·i·er, blink·i·est.

1. (of milk) sour.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blinky¹

blink (in the sense “to turn sour”; compare British dialect blink to bewitch, turn (milk, beer) sour by witchcraft) + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Blinky Palermo, arguably the last great abstract painter, moved in the opposite direction.

From The Daily Beast

Lem felt a warm sting rise to his cheeks, as he fixed his eyes inquiringly upon Blinky's insolent face.

From Project Gutenberg

At this moment, Brizz, a heavy man with a ponderous paunch, crowded in and took the clippers out of Blinky's hand.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he reached out and took a clutching handful of Blinky's shirt-front, and thrust his right fist close to Blinky's nose.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a mean trick of Blinky, and I was going to get him in a lot of trouble for it, but—all's well that ends well.

From Project Gutenberg

But something in Blinky's tone and Harry's covert smile aroused all Rob's fighting blood.

From Project Gutenberg