# nictitate

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈnɪktɪteɪt/

## Definitions
1. to wink or blink

## Etymology
Back-formation from nictitating.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nictitate