Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blink of an eye

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.71 in modern English

Syllables
blink of an -eye
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A moment (a very short period of time).

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

blinks of an eye (plural)

Phrases

in the blink of an eye

Synonyms

bat of an eye eyeblink bit blink of an eye crack flash glimpse half a mo instant jiff jiffy jot

Questions

What does blink of an eye mean?
A moment (a very short period of time).

How to pronounce blink of an eye

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