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
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
Origin of Flicker
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
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flick + -er
From Wiktionary
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