blinkerbug
nounUK /ˈblɪŋkəbʌɡ/
US /ˈblɪŋkərbʌɡ/
A blinkerbug is a tiny make-believe bug that blinks like a little light.
Mia caught a blinkerbug in her jar and watched it blink in the dark.
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2. A small blinking light on a toy or machine.
The little blinkerbug on the robot's head turned red.
3. A playful name for a person who blinks a lot.
Grandpa called the baby a sleepy blinkerbug.
4. A blinking sticker or badge kids wear for fun.
Everyone at the party wore a blinkerbug on their shirt.