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twink
1[ twingk ]
/ twɪŋk /
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verb (used with or without object), noun
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Origin of twink
1First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English twinken; cognate with German zwinken “to wink”; akin to twinkle
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Other definitions for twink (2 of 2)
twink2
[ twingk ]
/ twɪŋk /
noun Slang.
a young, attractive gay man with a slim, boyish appearance.
(in a role-playing game) a low-level character who is equipped with advanced-level armor and weapons obtained from a high-level character, as a gift or through real money trade: Check out the overpowered gear on the twink who just joined our group.
Origin of twink
2First recorded in 1960–65; shortening of twinkie “a gay or effeminate man; a younger male regarded as an object of gay male desire”; commonly associated with Twinkie, a trademark for a kind of small, oblong cake with a creamy filling
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How to use twink in a sentence
And, Twink, how ever can we say our prayers when we haven't any hands to hold up together?
Policeman Bluejay|L. Frank BaumIt's easy 'nough to know that, Twink, 'cause I'm sleepy now!
Twinkle and Chubbins|L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
British Dictionary definitions for twink
twink
/ (twɪŋk) /
noun
NZ white correction fluid for deleting written text
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