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First thought: The standard definition is straightforward, so I should twist it with vivid imagery and unexpected comparisons to keep it funny. Maybe tie it to modern tech metaphors since most people deal with flickering screens nowadays? The edgy example part... user probably wants something that's genuinely unsettling but still clever. Not dark humor territory necessarily, but maybe psychological or existential takes on the word. Like how a flicker could describe someone who barely clings onto reality while doing mundane tasks? That feels right - it'd be relatable yet slightly creepy. I should avoid being too silly with the example though. User said "edgy" not just random jokes. The best approach is to maintain intelligence beneath the humor, which means balancing absurdity with actual insight into what makes something flicker in the first place (light/darkness metaphors). Also noting that user addressed me as a "humorous but intelligent explainer" - they're setting clear parameters here. No need to overdo it on either front. The contrast between normal and unsettling uses is key, like showing how versatile yet weirdly human this word can be. Okay, let's dissect the term 'flicker' with some