twinkle

/ˈtwɪŋkl/ verb [I]

Definition

LIGHT › If light twinkles, it shines and seems to be quickly flashing on and off: The lights of the town twinkled in the distance.

EYES › If someone's eyes twinkle, they look bright and happy.

twinkle noun [C]

(Definition of twinkle verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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