Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun Plural form of flicker.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flicker.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word flickers.

Examples

  • He said although there have been what he called "flickers" in intelligence reports indicating some of the rebel leaders have ties to al-Qaida, Hezbollah and other extremist groups, he does not believe there is a significant connection and that the leaders "are responsible men and women."

    NATO Commander Says Libya May Need Foreign Stabilization Force 2011

  • He said although there have been what he called "flickers" in intelligence reports indicating some of the rebel leaders have ties to al-Qaida, Hezbollah and other extremist groups, he does not believe there is a significant connection and that the leaders "are responsible men and women."

    NATO Commander Says Libya May Need Foreign Stabilization Force 2011

  • He said although there have been what he called "flickers" in intelligence reports indicating some of the rebel leaders have ties to al-Qaida, Hezbollah and other extremist groups, he does not believe there is a significant connection and that the leaders "are responsible men and women."

    NATO Commander Says Libya May Need Foreign Stabilization Force 2011

  • , Sightings 'latest release on Oneida's Brah label flickers to life with a sinister arrhythmic flutter followed by sheets of noise and an automated thrum.

    New York Press 2010

  • , Sightings 'latest release on Oneida's Brah label flickers to life with a sinister arrhythmic flutter followed by sheets of noise and an automated thrum.

    New York Press 2010

  • , Sightings 'latest release on Oneida's Brah label flickers to life with a sinister arrhythmic flutter followed by sheets of noise and an automated thrum.

    New York Press 2010

  • Barack Obama called 'flickers of progress' in the military-dominated country - though some cynics say this is all part of American attempts to counter China's increasing regional heft.

    Simon Roughneen: Keeping up With the Neighbours: Thailand Jails Grandfather or 20 Years Simon Roughneen 2011

  • More than that, actually, I hasten to add, as a dismissive expression flickers across his face.

    A Hidden Affair Pam Jenoff 2010

  • A strange expression flickers across his face and I wait for him to say something about it, but he does not.

    A Hidden Affair Pam Jenoff 2010

  • A guarded expression flickers in his eyes and I instantly regret being so abrupt.

    A Hidden Affair Pam Jenoff 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.