Palpebrate (Verb)
Meaning
Wink or blink, especially repeatedly.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The bartender palpebrated rapidly as he laughed at the outlandish joke a customer told him.
- Her eyes started to palpebrate uncontrollably when she tried to hold back her tears.
- The bright camera lights made the performer palpebrate between lines during the live television broadcast.
- During the difficult conversation, he began to palpebrate subtly as a nervous habit.
- The comedian's rapid palpebrations were an obvious sign that he was joking about a sensitive topic.