on the blink on the blink {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss