twinkle

/twˈɪŋkʌl/

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Noun
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
Noun
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there''s a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
Verb
gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing"
Verb
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; "Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?"

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