wink-a-peep
- noun
- Informal
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guiño
- Their secret plans began with a quick wink-a-peep during the meeting.
Examples
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She gave him a wink-a-peep across the crowded room.
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She flashed a mischievous wink-a-peep across the crowded room.
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He caught her eye with a subtle wink-a-peep as the conversation turned serious.
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Did you see that wink-a-peep from Sarah?
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He gave a playful wink-a-peep that made everyone share in the joke.
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During the meeting, she exchanged a quick wink-a-peep with her friend, signaling their secret agreement.
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As they passed each other, he couldn't help but send her a wink-a-peep, sparking a moment of connection.
Synonyms
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1.0
A quick closing and opening of one eye to signal or greet someone
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3.0
A quick secret look at something you are not supposed to see
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9.1
A quick closing of one eye to show a secret or joke
A short playful closing of one eye to show interest or fun
Antonyms
How Playful
- Informal
70
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Wink-a-peep mixes wink ('close one eye') and peep ('quick look'), so it paints a small, playful picture. That's why a wink-a-peep is a quick, playful or flirty glance that shows 'we are in on it'.