to wink
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1.0
- verb
- /wɪŋk/
:
guiñar
- Did Mr. Calvin just wink at you?
Which, which eye do I wink on anyway?
- Which, which eye do I wink on anyway?
- So the German captain, right before he cuts off the rooster's head, the rooster winks to his his companions.
- We've talked a lot about how or whether or not Roosters can blink or wink.
- And then wink at that blue sky above you and own that it is blue.
- But in many ways, when you smash what's up and you winked at me, would you?
- People with power on the right either wink at this or pretend it's not happening.
- But like to me when you smile when you wait, not wink, but like narrow the eyes to something that's communicated and those.
Examples
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I think girls can wink, but guys can't wink because it's it's not cool.
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Glancing up from the table, I was taken aback to see Natalie wink at me and smile.
Fiction book (1991) -
Which, which eye do I wink on anyway?
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And when no one's looking, I'll wink to let you know we're okay.
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"Has Robin been keeping you up at night?" He winked at Francis.
Fiction book (1990) -
As we passed by him to go to the waiting room, he winked and gave her a high-five.
Academic text (2009) -
"Everybody all set?" he asked, winking at Cody and me.
Fiction book (1990) -
I caught Anna's eye, and she winked and hid a smile by bending over Bear.
Fiction book (1991) -
He winked at ya?
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She winked at her friend to signal that everything was fine.
Synonyms
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7.4
To quickly close and open the eyelids as a sign
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5.6
To close one eye briefly to show playful interest
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8.4
Look at someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest
To close and open the eyelids quickly, often several times
To move your eyelashes quickly in a playful way to get what you want
Idioms
- Archaic
A small gesture, like a nod or smile, that shows agreement and tells someone to act
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Etymology
Wink as a verb also comes from the old English wincian, meaning 'to blink', and people used this quick eye move to send a secret or playful sign. That's why to wink at someone is to close one eye quickly to show a message or feeling.