flicker

  1. Noun.  (US) A certain type of small woodpecker, especially of the genus ''Colaptes''.
  2. Noun.  An unsteady flash of light.
  3. Noun.  A short moment.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily. To burn or shine with a wavering light.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

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