blink

verb

  • To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
  • To flash on and off at regular intervals.

noun

  • The act of very quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
  • The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
  • A glimpse or glance.


Sentences

  • When you blink, your eyes close for a moment.
  • I blinked my eyes when the sun was bright.
  • The cat blinked slowly at me.
  • Can you blink your eyes fast?
  • I like to blink when I see a friend.

Word Explanation:

  • Blink means to quickly close and open your eyes. It's something we do all the time!

Word in hindi

झपकना (Jhapkanā)

jhapkanā

Other variations in hindi

  • झपकी (Jhapki) jhapki
  • पलकों का झपकना (Palkon ka Jhapkanā) palkon ka jhapkanā

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'blink' mean?

To blink means to quickly close and open your eyes.

How do you pronounce 'blink'?

You say 'blink' like this: bl-i-n-k.

What is the origin of the word 'blink'?

The word 'blink' comes from an old English word that means to shine or to twinkle.

What is the meaning of 'blink' in Hindi?

The word 'blink' in Hindi is 'झपकी' (Jhapakī).

What is the meaning of 'blink' in Kannada?

The word 'blink' in Kannada is 'ಕಣ್ಣು ಮಿಟುಕಿಸುವುದು' (Kaṇṇu miṭukisuvudu).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know? On average, a person blinks about 15 times a minute!

Proverb

A blink of an eye can change everything. (It means things can happen very quickly.)

Quote

"The eyes are the window to the soul." - William Shakespeare

Mini blog:

The Blinking Butterfly

In a world of colors, where the sun shines bright, there lived a little butterfly who loved to blink! With each blink of her big, beautiful eyes, she made the flowers dance and the stars twinkle. "Blink, blink!" she would say, and all her friends would join in, fluttering their wings in delight.

Can you blink like the butterfly?

Close your eyes tight and then open them wide! What do you see? A rainbow? A friendly bug? Remember, every blink is a chance to discover something new! So, let’s blink together and explore the wonders around us!