Meaning of tiddledywinks | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“Can any of your correspondents inform⟳ me what is the derivation of the word "kiddlewink," or "tiddledy winks"? A friend tells me in the Midland Counties it denotes a house where beer is sold without a licence. Lately a game has been introduced here bearing the name⟳ of "Tiddledywinks."”
“What had been his hypothetical singular solutions? Parlour games (dominos, halma, tiddledywinks, spilikins, cup and ball, nap, spoil⟳ five, bezique, twentyfive, beggar my neighbour, draughts, chess or backgammon): […]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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