flicker
/ˈflɪkə/ · noun
Meaning
- An unsteady flash of light.
- A short moment.
- To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
- To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.
- To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.
- Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.
- One who flicks.
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