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Definition of twinkletoes

twinkletoes

/ˈtwɪŋ.kəlˌtoʊz/
twin · kle · toes
Plural:twinkletoes
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twinkletoes Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who dances or moves with light, nimble, and quick steps; often used playfully as a form of address, or ironically to tease someone who is clumsy.

Example

"Watch where you are stepping, twinkletoes, or you will trip over that power cord again."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although ending in -s, 'twinkletoes' functions as a singular countable noun and is frequently used ironically as a teasing nickname for someone who is clumsy or stumbles.

• Nearby Words

twinge
twinkie
twinkle
twinkletoes
twinkling
twinkly
twinleaf

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twinkletoes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twinkletoes
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