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Definition flicker in British English

flicker verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈflɪkə(r)/
1

if a flame or light flickers, it does not burn evenly, or it goes on and off

Example

The flame flickered as the breeze picked up.

Synonyms and related words
burn light blaze
2

to last for only a moment and then disappear

Example

A little smile flickered around the corners of his mouth.

Synonyms and related words
emerge pop up spring up
Example

His eyelids flickered slightly.

Synonyms and related words
twitch come at lunge
Definition flicker in British English