wink
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verb \ˈwiŋk\Definition of WINK
intransitive verb
1
: to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasing
2
: to close and open the eyelids quickly
3
: to avoid seeing or noting something —usually used with at
4
: to gleam or flash intermittently : twinkle <her glasses winking in the sunlight — Harper Lee>
5
a : to come to an end —usually used with out b : to stop shining —usually used with out
6
: to signal a message with a light
transitive verb
1
: to cause to open and shut
2
: to affect or influence by or as if by blinking the eyes
See Examples of WINK
- He winked and said that he understood.
- She winked at me as she asked what I was doing tonight.
- She winked an eye at me.
- The puppy was winking in the bright sun.
- The stars winked in the night sky.
- The airplane's landing lights winked on and off.
Origin of WINK
Middle English, from Old English wincian; akin to Old High German winchan to stagger, wink and perhaps to Latin vacillare to sway, Sanskrit vañcati he goes crookedly
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to WINK
- Synonyms
- blink
2wink
nounDefinition of WINK
1
: a brief period of sleep : nap <catching a wink>
2
a : a hint or sign given by winking b : an act of winking
3
: the time of a wink : instant <quick as a wink>
4
: a flicker of the eyelids : blink
Examples of WINK
- Her wink told me she was just kidding.
- “I knew you could do it,” he said with a wink.
First Known Use of WINK
14th century
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