Definition & Meaning of "wink"in English

to wink

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

Intransitive

Examples

During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.

to close and open both eyelids quickly

Intransitive

Examples

She felt the dust in the air and had to wink to avoid irritation in her eyes.

to shine or flash on and off in a quick, intermittent manner

Intransitive

Examples

The stars winked in the night sky, barely visible through the clouds.

Wink

the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, usually once

a brief moment

bit

flash

heartbeat

instant

jiffy

Examples

The opportunity was gone in a wink, and he missed his chance.

a reflexive movement of the eyes closing and opening rapidly

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