Tiddlywink
(noun)
- A small disk of plastic, metal, or other material, used in a game in which players use a larger disk, called a 'squidger', to shoot the tiddlywinks into a cup or other target area.
- A game played with tiddlywinks, involving shooting the small disks into a cup or other target area.
Origin:
Origin unknown, possibly a combination of 'tiddly' meaning small or insignificant and 'wink' meaning a quick closing and opening of the eye.
Examples:
- The children spent hours playing tiddlywinks, trying to shoot the small disks into the cup.
- The tiddlywinks championship attracted players from all over the world, competing for the grand prize.
- The game of tiddlywinks required both skill and strategy, as players had to aim and shoot the small disks with precision.
- The rules of tiddlywinks were simple to learn, but mastering the game took practice and patience.
- The college dorm had a tiddlywinks set, which the students often played in their free time, competing against each other.