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    wink
    /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 blinkflutterbattechnical:nictate
    • 2. (of a bright object or a light) shine or flash intermittently: "the diamond on her finger winked in the moonlight" Similar sparkletwinkleflashflicker

    noun

    • 1. an act of winking: "Barney gave him a knowing wink"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWINK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › winkWink Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › winkWINK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWINK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWINK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of wink as a verb and a noun, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the idioms related to wink and see translations in other languages.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › winkWink - definition of wink by The Free Dictionary

    Wink is a verb that means to close and open one or both eyes quickly, as a signal or expression. It can also mean to shine fitfully or to sleep briefly. See different sources and usage of wink.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › winkWink - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.