Flicker Definition

flĭkər

flickered, flickering, flickers

verb

flickered, flickering, flickers

To flap the wings rapidly, as in hovering; flutter.

Webster's New World

To move with a quick, light, wavering motion.

Webster's New World

To burn or shine unsteadily, as a candle in the wind.

Webster's New World

To cause to flicker or waver.

Webster's New World

To be displayed with fluctuating brightness.

A movie flickered on the screen.

American Heritage

Synonyms:

noun

flickers

A brief movement; a tremor.

American Heritage

An act or instance of flickering.

Webster's New World

A dart of flame or light, as in a flickering fire.

Webster's New World

A brief or slight sensation.

A flicker of doubt.

American Heritage

A look or feeling that comes and goes quickly.

A flicker of fear crossed his face.

Webster's New World

Synonyms:

Other Word Forms of Flicker

Singular:

flicker

Plural:

From Middle English flikeren (“to flutter”), from Old English flicerian, flicorian (“to flutter”). Akin to Dutch flikkeren (“to flutter”).

From Wiktionary
1808, American English, probably echoic of the bird's call, or from the white spotted plumage which appears to flicker.

From Wiktionary
Middle English flikeren to flutter from Old English flicerian

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Perhaps from flick

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
flick +‎ -er

From Wiktionary