Flicker

noun

/ˈflɪkə/

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.nounAn unsteady flash of light.

"the flicker of a poorly tuned television set"

2.nounA short moment.

3.verbTo burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

4.verbTo keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

5.verbTo flutter; to flap the wings without flying.

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