flicker

verb
UK: /ˈflɪkər/
US: /ˈflɪkər/

  1. To shine with a light that is not steady.

    1. The candle began to flicker in the wind.
    2. Don't stay here too long, the street lights flicker ominously when it gets dark.

  2. To appear for a short time.

    1. A smile flickered across her face.
    2. Hope flickered briefly as he saw his friend.

Synonyms

shimmer gleam waver flash twinkle
flicker noun

  1. A light that is not steady.

    1. There was a flicker of candlelight.
    2. The old lamp gave off a soft flicker.

  2. A sudden, short feeling or expression.

    1. She felt a flicker of hope.
    2. There was a flicker of annoyance in his eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flicker" in English means: To shine with a light that is not steady., To appear for a short time..

The phonetic transcription of "flicker" is /ˈflɪkər/ in British English and /ˈflɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flicker": shimmer, gleam, waver, flash, twinkle.

Example usage of "flicker": "The candle began to flicker in the wind.". More examples on the page.