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wink-a-peep

wink-a-peep

9.9
A quick playful look that shows secret understanding or gentle flirting
  • noun
  • Informal
translation icon : guiño
  • Their secret plans began with a quick wink-a-peep during the meeting.

Examples

  • She gave him a wink-a-peep across the crowded room.

  • She flashed a mischievous wink-a-peep across the crowded room.

  • He caught her eye with a subtle wink-a-peep as the conversation turned serious.

  • Did you see that wink-a-peep from Sarah?

  • He gave a playful wink-a-peep that made everyone share in the joke.

  • During the meeting, she exchanged a quick wink-a-peep with her friend, signaling their secret agreement.

  • As they passed each other, he couldn't help but send her a wink-a-peep, sparking a moment of connection.

Synonyms

wink
vswink-a-peep
46 1.0

A quick closing and opening of one eye to signal or greet someone

is more playful or secretive and shows complicity or flirtation
peep
vswink-a-peep
  • Informal
28 3.0

A quick secret look at something you are not supposed to see

is an intentional playful or flirtatious signal not just a visual glimpse
winky
vswink-a-peep
  • Informal
4 9.1

A quick closing of one eye to show a secret or joke

is more about flirting or a quick glance showing complicity
smexy wink
vswink-a-peep
  • NSFW
9.9

A short playful closing of one eye to show interest or fun

is playful and indicates private understanding rather than overt seduction

Antonyms

1.0

To look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes

How Playful

wink-a-peep
  • Informal
9.9
blink
70 1.0

Surface Forms

wink-a-peep singular
wink-a-peeps plural

Morphology

wink-a-peep = wink + peep (transparent) = wink + a + peep

The meaning is directly inferable from the clear combination of 'wink' and 'peep' (a playful quick glance).

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'.