How do you use "Blinking" in a sentence?

Blinking heck! This blinking car! Where's the blinking thing?

Blinking

Q: What does "Blinking" mean?

British euphemism for 'bloody' or stronger words. 'Blinking' is a mild euphemism—substituting for 'bloody' or even stronger words. 'Blinking heck' expresses frustration while remaining completely acceptable.

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: British euphemism for 'bloody' or stronger words.

'bloody'或更强词汇的英式委婉语。

Eufemismo británico de 'bloody' o palabras más fuertes.

「bloody」やより強い言葉のイギリス婉曲語。

'bloody' 또는 더 강한 욕설의 영국식 완곡 표현.

'Blinking' is a mild euphemism—substituting for 'bloody' or even stronger words. 'Blinking heck' expresses frustration while remaining completely acceptable.

'Blinking'是一个温和的委婉语——替代'bloody'甚至更强的词。'Blinking heck'表达沮丧同时保持完全可接受。

'Blinking' es un eufemismo suave—sustituyendo a 'bloody' o incluso palabras más fuertes. 'Blinking heck' expresa frustración mientras permanece completamente aceptable.

「Blinking」は軽い婉曲語で、「bloody」やさらに強い言葉の代わりに使います。「Blinking heck」は完全に許容される範囲でフラストレーションを表現します。

'블링킹(Blinking)'은 가벼운 완곡 표현으로, 'bloody'나 더 강한 욕설을 대신한다. 'Blinking heck'은 좌절감을 표현하면서도 전혀 무례하지 않은 표현이다.

Examples

Blinking heck!
该死！
¡Rayos!
ちくしょう！
젠장!
This blinking car!
这该死的车！
¡Este dichoso coche!
この車め！
이 망할 차!
Where's the blinking thing?
那该死的东西在哪？
¿Dónde está la dichosa cosa?
あの物どこ？
그 물건이 도대체 어디 있어?

Pronunciation

/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/

Usage Guide

Context: frustration, family-friendly

Tone: frustrated, mild

✓ Do Say

Blinking
该死的
Dichoso
まったく
블링킹
Blinking heck
真是的
Dichoso sea
もう、まったく
블링킹 헥

Common Mistakes

Very mild
Sounds slightly dated

Origin & History

Euphemism avoiding 'bloody' or 'blasted.' The BL- sound echoes the original but is completely acceptable. Very mild.

Etymology: Euphemism, BL- sound echoes 'bloody'

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages, sounds dated

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Family-friendly media

Regional notes: British euphemism.

Variations

BlinkingBlinking heck