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- Dictionarywink/wɪŋk/
verb
- 1. close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting: "he winked at Nicole as he passed" Similar
- 2. (of a bright object or a light) shine or flash intermittently: "the diamond on her finger winked in the moonlight" Similar
noun
- 1. an act of winking: "Barney gave him a knowing wink"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word wink, which can be a verb or a noun. A wink is a brief closing and opening of the eyelids, or a signal or hint given by winking.
to close one eye for a short time as a way of greeting someone or showing friendliness, sexual interest, etc., or of showing that you are not serious about something you have said: Laura winked at me as Stephen turned his back.
noun. a winking movement, especially of one eye in giving a hint or signal: I gave the judges a wink of my eye to show my confidence. a hint or signal given by closing and opening one eye rapidly: Her wink assured me the plan was still on. an act of closing and opening one eye rapidly.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word wink in British and American English. Wink can be a verb, a noun, or a game piece, depending on the context.
When you wink, you quickly close and open one eye. Sometimes a wink indicates a joke, a secret, or affection — and sometimes it just means you got something in your eye.
Definition of wink verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of wink noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
