v.
- (of a star or light) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint.
▸(of a person's eyes) sparkle, especially with amusement.
- (of a person's feet) move lightly and rapidly.
n.
a twinkling sparkle or gleam.
Phrase
- in a twinkling
(of an eye)
in an instant.
Derivative
Etymology
OE twinclian (v.), of Gmc origin.