English Explanatory Dictionary

blinkenlight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flashing light or beacon light.
  2. A status light on an electronic or electric device, such as a modem, router, network hub, etc.

Word forms

blinkenlight blinkenlights

Etymology

A faux-Germanization of blinking lights, invoking German blinken (“blink, flash”).

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