Literary notes about twink (AI summary)
In a number of literary works, the term "twink" serves a dual purpose. It is frequently used as a character name that conveys a sense of whimsy and charm, as seen when Twink interacts with companions like Tom and Twiffle during fantastical adventures [1, 2, 3]. At the same time, the word appears in adverbial phrases—such as "in a twink"—to denote a fleeting moment or immediate action, giving the prose a playful, almost magical rhythm [4, 5, 6]. Its presence in both dialogue and narrative not only helps establish character dynamics but also enriches the overall tone with an unconventional, lyrical quality [7, 8, 9].
- Twink and Tom, who were directly behind the Shaggy Man, stopped and stared at each other.
— from The Shaggy Man of Oz by Jack Snow - "Perhaps she really likes it that way," Twink whispered to Tom.
— from The Shaggy Man of Oz by Jack Snow - "How did you know who the Shaggy Man was?" asked Twink.
— from The Shaggy Man of Oz by Jack Snow - Mr. Clive cotched up a basin o' pea soup what was too greasy for madam, and in a twink he sets it upside down on the cadet's head.
— from One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang - His heart gave a jump, and in a twink he had set his back against it, grasping a rope to check his heave....
— from Mushroom Town by Oliver Onions - See the rip-ples, how they run, Twink-ling bright-ly in the sun; While re-flect-ed we can see Sha-dows of each hill and tree.
— from The Infant's Delight: Poetry by Anonymous - the kindest Kate She hung about my neck, and kiss on kiss She vied so fast, protesting oath on oath, That in a twink she won me to her love.
— from The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare - I'll get a dram to ease my pain, And in a twink be back again; Jove will no longer let me fight, But slam me if 'tis aught but spite!
— from A Burlesque Translation of Homer by Bridges, Thomas, active 1759-1775 - Twink, twink, twink, twink, They light their light once more, Then twinkety, twinkety, twink, twink, They put them out as before.
— from Children's LiteratureA Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes by Charles Madison Curry
