verb

1. To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

   “The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first.”

2. To flash on and off at regular intervals.

   “The blinking text on the screen was distracting.”

3. To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.

Synonyms: nictitate

noun

1. The act of something that blinks.

   “the steady blinkings of lights on the console”

adjective

1. That blinks.

   “a blinking light”

2. Bloody

   “The blinking telly isn't working again.”

Synonyms: blasted, blimming, blooming, winking