Blinka

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Trigedasleng

Etymology

From English blinker.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈbliŋkə/

Rhymes: -iŋkə

Noun

blinka

  1. eye(s)
    Hofli oyo niron ge choj op kom pakstoka ona yo blinka.
    May those you love be eaten by wolves before your eyes.
    -Merchant (The 100, Episode 305)

Creation and Usage Notes

My original version of Trig. had blink for "eye" and featured the phrase dark you blinks up for "close your eyes".

-David J. Peterson 02:26, 26 March 2020 (PDT)