blinked (/blɪŋkt/)
verb · Beginner · Body & Health
🔊 /blɪŋkt/
Meaning
Meaning: past tense of blink
The past tense of ‘blink’. It describes having quickly closed and opened the eyes.
Examples
🗣 He blinked in surprise at the news.
Etymology
Past tense of ‘blink’, from Middle English ‘blinken’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the eyes and lights that flash on and off.
Tags: body action, past tense