Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nictitate
Verb
/ˈnɪk.tɪ.teɪt/
Definition
To blink or wink.
Examples
- He began to nictitate when he was overwhelmed by the bright lights.
- She tried not to nictitate during the photography session to maintain a steady gaze.
Meaning
Nictitate refers to the action of closing and opening the eyelids quickly, often involuntarily.
Synonyms
- Blink
- Wink
- Flutter
