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What Does Flickering Mean?

Verb

  • To shine with a light that goes on and off quickly.
  • To move quickly and lightly, like a flame.

Noun

  • A quick, unsteady light.

Flickering — Full Explanation

Flickering is when a light or something shiny keeps changing from bright to dim quickly. It’s like when a light bulb is not working right.

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Flickering Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
फड़कना

phadakna

चमकना

chamakna

झिलमिलाना

jhilmilana

kannada
ಚಿಮ್ಮುವುದು (Chimmuvidu)

Chimmuvidu

ಚಿಮ್ಮು (Chimma)

Chimma

ಜ್ವಾಲೆ (Jwaale)

Jwaale

bengali
ঝলমলে

jholomole

ঝলকানো

jholokano

চমকানো

chomokano

spanish
flickering en español

parpadeante

parpadeo en español

parpadeo

destello en español

destello

Frequently Asked Questions About Flickering

What does 'flickering' mean?
Flickering means to shine or burn with an unsteady light, like a candle that is moving in the wind.
How do you pronounce 'flickering'?
You pronounce 'flickering' like this: flick-er-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'flickering'?
The word 'flickering' comes from the Old English word 'fliccian', which means to move quickly or to flutter.
What is the meaning of 'flickering' in Hindi?
The word 'flickering' in Hindi is 'झिलमिलाना' (Jhilmilānā).