Wink: meaning, definitions and examples

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wink

[ wɪŋk ]

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facial expression

Close and open one eye quickly as a signal, especially of affection or greeting.

Synonyms

blink, flutter, twinkle

Examples of usage

He winked at her from across the room.
She winked to let him know she was joking.

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facial expression

A facial expression in which one eye is closed momentarily.

Synonyms

blink, flutter, twinkle

Examples of usage

She gave him a playful wink.
He responded with a wink of understanding.

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

Word origin

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.