Wink: meaning, definitions and examples
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wink
[ wɪŋk ]
facial expression
Close and open one eye quickly as a signal, especially of affection or greeting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He winked at her from across the room.
- She winked to let him know she was joking.
Translations
Translations of the word "wink" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piscar
🇮🇳 झपकाना
🇩🇪 blinzeln
🇮🇩 kedip
🇺🇦 підморгувати
🇵🇱 mrugnięcie
🇯🇵 ウィンク
🇫🇷 clin d'œil
🇪🇸 guiño
🇹🇷 göz kırpmak
🇰🇷 윙크
🇸🇦 غمزة
🇨🇿 mrknutí
🇸🇰 žmurknutie
🇨🇳 眨眼
🇸🇮 mežikanje
🇮🇸 blik
🇰🇿 жыпылықтау
🇬🇪 თვალის ჩაკვრა
🇦🇿 göz qırpmaq
🇲🇽 guiño
Etymology
The word 'wink' originated from Middle English 'winken', which meant to close one's eyes rapidly. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The act of winking has various interpretations across different cultures, often associated with humor, flirtation, or shared secret knowledge.