wink (Meaning)
wink (n)
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
closing one eye quickly as a signal
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
wink (v)
signal by winking
gleam or glow intermittently
briefly shut the eyes
keep back by blinking
wink (v. i.)
To nod; to sleep; to nap.
To shut the eyes quickly; to close the eyelids with a quick motion.
To close and open the eyelids quickly; to nictitate; to blink.
To give a hint by a motion of the eyelids, often those of one eye only.
To avoid taking notice, as if by shutting the eyes; to connive at anything; to be tolerant; -- generally with at.
To be dim and flicker; as, the light winks.
wink (v. t.)
To cause (the eyes) to wink.
wink (n.)
The act of closing, or closing and opening, the eyelids quickly; hence, the time necessary for such an act; a moment.
A hint given by shutting the eye with a significant cast.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wink
wink Sentence Examples
- The mischievous child winked at his friend, signaling a secret plan.
- The actress delivered a coy wink to the audience, eliciting a round of applause.
- The bartender winked knowingly at the patron who had just ordered his usual drink.
- The politician gave a wink to the reporter, indicating that he had more to say off the record.
- The doctor winked reassuringly at the anxious patient, trying to ease their fears.
- The bride and groom exchanged a wink during their vows, conveying their secret love.
- The cat blinked and winked lazily at its owner, as if to say, "Leave me alone."
- The detective winked slyly at his partner, hinting that he had solved the case.
- The elderly woman winked at her grandson, sharing a special bond that only they understood.
- The comedian winked at the audience as he delivered a witty punchline, earning a roar of laughter.
FAQs About the word wink
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat), closing one eye quickly as a signal, a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rap
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The mischievous child winked at his friend, signaling a secret plan.
The actress delivered a coy wink to the audience, eliciting a round of applause.
The bartender winked knowingly at the patron who had just ordered his usual drink.
The politician gave a wink to the reporter, indicating that he had more to say off the record.
