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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.
Durante la riunione, il collega dall'altra parte della stanza ammiccò per condividere un messaggio riservato.
The comedian on stage would often wink at the audience after delivering a clever punchline.
Il comico sul palco spesso ammiccava al pubblico dopo aver lanciato una battuta brillante.
02
fare l'occhiolino, sbattere le palpebre
to close and open both eyelids quickly
Intransitive
Example
She felt the dust in the air and had to wink to avoid irritation in her eyes.
Lei sentì la polvere nell'aria e dovette sbattere le palpebre per evitare irritazione nei suoi occhi.
The sudden brightness made him wink repeatedly to adjust.
La luce improvvisa lo fece sbattere le palpebre ripetutamente per adattarsi.
03
lampeggiare, scintillare
to shine or flash on and off in a quick, intermittent manner
Intransitive
Example
The stars winked in the night sky, barely visible through the clouds.
Le stelle scintillavano nel cielo notturno, a malapena visibili attraverso le nuvole.
The streetlight winked on and off as the power fluctuated.
Il lampione lampeggiava mentre la corrente fluttuava.
Wink
01
strizzata d’occhio
the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.
Example
The opportunity was gone in a wink, and he missed his chance.
The lights flickered for a wink before returning to normal.
03
strabuzzare, occhiolino
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
