English

Pronunciation
IPA|/twɪ�k/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪ�k|-ɪ�k

Etymology 1
Cognate with Middle High German zwinken (German zwinkern).

Verb
en-verb

1. To twinkle, sparkle.

Noun
en-noun

1. A twinkle; a glint.

Etymology 2
Imitative.

Noun
en-noun

1. The chaffinch.

Etymology 3
From twinkie.

Noun
en-noun

1. (gay slang) A young, attractive, slim man, usually having little body hair.
2. (derogatory slang) A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.

Synonyms
(gay slang: young, attractive, slim man): chicken
(weak or effeminate man): poof (British), fag (especially US), faggot (especially US)

Translations
trans-top|gay slang: young, attractive, slim man
French: minet m
Italian: fico m
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|weak or effeminate man
French: tante f, tata f, pédé m, pédale f
Italian: checca f
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Etymology 4
From the name of the Twink brand of correction fluid.

Noun
en-noun

1. New Zealand English A generic term for correction fluid or correction tape.

fr:twink
ru:twink

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