Tiddlywink (noun)

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. The children spent hours playing tiddlywinks, trying to shoot the small disks into the cup.
  2. The tiddlywinks championship attracted players from all over the world, competing for the grand prize.
  3. The game of tiddlywinks required both skill and strategy, as players had to aim and shoot the small disks with precision.
  4. The rules of tiddlywinks were simple to learn, but mastering the game took practice and patience.
  5. The college dorm had a tiddlywinks set, which the students often played in their free time, competing against each other.
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