said of a star, light, precious stone, etc: to shine with a flickering or sparkling effect

said of a person's eyes: to have a bright sparkle, esp as a sign of amusement, mischief, etc

to move lightly and rapidly

He danced with twinkling feet

a flickering or sparkling effect

a flash or gleam, esp in a person's eye

‘Wait and see,’ she said with a twinkle in her eye