twinkling /ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ/noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •A shining with fast intermittent light. •A very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes.The housework was done in a twinkling. adjective1 •Sparkling intermittently. formstwinklings · more twinkling · most twinkling