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blinky

blinky

1 7.8
A small light that flashes to show a device is on or has a problem
  • noun
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  • The biggest hurdle for me is that I don't like the blinky light pattern in the cyclotron.

Examples

  • Have a blinky button!

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  • There are cheap little blinkies for sale all over—grocery stores, bike shops, etc.

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  • I feel like everybody should have blinky lights in their room.

  • So the construction light is a blinky blue light.

  • Blinky yellow light.

  • Despite being dimmer than other lights, it caught my eye better than brighter but more mild-mannered blinky lights.

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  • This light was surprisingly bright for a blinky, although it's still dim next to either of the Super Flashers.

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  • The blinky light on my smartphone alerts me when I have a new message.

  • During the presentation, the blinky indicators showed the status of the equipment.

  • The device has a blinky LED that signals when it is charging.

Synonyms

flashing light
vsblinky
14 2.0

A light that flashes to warn people, for example on ambulances or at crossings

is a small status signal on electronic devices showing alerts
indicator
vsblinky
8 3.4

A light or action used to get people's attention

is the small flashing form used to show device status or alerts
warning light
vsblinky
7 3.2

A light that turns on in vehicles or machines to show a problem

is a small status signal on electronic devices rather than only danger alerts
flasher
vsblinky
2 4.0

A light that turns on and off to give a signal

is used to show device status or alerts rather than to send messages

Antonyms

45 3.8

Not moving or changing over time

1 3.4

Having one color with no pattern

How Flashy

strobe
  • Specialized
19 6.3
blinky
1 7.8
pulsing
  • Specialized
8 7.2
steady
304 2.0

Surface Forms

blinky singular
blinkies plural

Morphology

blinky = blink (transparent) = blink + y

The noun sense is a straightforward nominal use of 'blink' + '-y' referring to something that blinks (a small flashing light), a predictable derivation for learners.

Etymology

Blinky as a noun is a friendly name made from blink and the ending -y, so it means a small thing that 'blinks'. A blinky is a little flashing light on a device that shows its status or gives an alert.