Twink

See also: twink

English

Noun

Twink

  1. Synonym of correction fluid.

German

Etymology

Borrowed from English twink.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tvɪŋk/, (typically) [tʋɪŋk]
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Noun

Twink m (strong, genitive Twinks, plural Twinks)

  1. (gay slang) twink (a young, attractive, slim man, usually having little body hair)
  2. (online gaming) alt (an alternative character)
  3. (online gaming, mildly derogatory) twink (a lower-level character in a roleplaying game (MMO) which is artificially overgeared or overpowered, due to being given advanced equipment or resources via a higher-level character controlled by the same player)

Usage notes

  • In the online gaming sense, Twink is generally used as a neutral term to refer to any alternative character, unlike English twink, which only refers to one which has been given an artificial advantage. However, the narrower, negative sense also exists in German as well, depending on the context.

Declension

Declension of Twink [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Twink die Twinks
genitive eines des Twinks der Twinks
dative einem dem Twink den Twinks
accusative einen den Twink die Twinks
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