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Tiddlywinks

Description:

Tiddlywinks is a traditional tabletop game that involves flicking small plastic discs called "winks" into a central cup by pressing down on larger discs called "squidgers." It is played by two or more players and requires skill, precision, and strategy.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A small plastic disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.
2. The game of tiddlywinks itself.

Verb:

1. To play the game of tiddlywinks.
2. (informal) To accomplish something small or insignificant with ease.

Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

In the game of tiddlywinks, players use specialized tiddlywinks discs to flick into the cup.

Example sentence: Tony flicked the tiddlywink with precision, sending it soaring into the air before landing perfectly in the cup.

Sense 2 - Noun:

Let's have a friendly competition playing tiddlywinks during the game night.

Example sentence: The annual tiddlywinks tournament brings together enthusiasts from all around the world.

Sense 3 - Verb:

After finishing our homework, we decided to tiddlywinks for a while.

Example sentence: She managed to tiddlywinks the tiny button into the tiny buttonhole with ease.

Sense 4 - Verb (informal):

Don't worry, I can quickly tiddlywinks through these emails in no time.

Example sentence: I'll just tiddlywinks my way through this simple task before moving on to the more complex ones.

Note: The term "tiddlywinks" may also refer to other meanings not included in this dictionary entry.