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to wink
01
strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare
to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke
Intransitive
Example
During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.
At the surprise party, everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration.
02
strizzare l'occhio, battere le palpebre
to close and open both eyelids quickly
Intransitive
Example
He winked as the pollen from the flowers made his eyes water.
The sudden brightness made him wink repeatedly to adjust.
She winked while reading, tired from the long hours at the screen.
03
lampeggiare, scintillare
to shine or flash on and off in a quick, intermittent manner
Intransitive
Example
The lighthouse ’s beacon winked across the dark ocean.
The streetlight winked on and off as the power fluctuated.
The fireflies winked in the garden, lighting up the evening air.
Wink
01
strizzata d’occhio
the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.
Example
He grabbed the last cookie in a wink, leaving none for the others.
The opportunity was gone in a wink, and he missed his chance.
The lights flickered for a wink before returning to normal.
03
occhiolino, strizzatina d'occhio
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Esempio
During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.
At the surprise party, everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration.
