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winked

 

[ wษชล‹kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action or gesture

To wink means to close one eye momentarily, typically as a signal or gesture. This action can convey a range of meanings, such as flirtation, camaraderie, or a playful secret. Winking is often used informally in social interactions to indicate that something said is not to be taken seriously or is meant in jest. It can also indicate complicity or shared understanding between two people. The gesture is commonly recognized across various cultures.

Synonyms

blink, nod, signal

Examples of usage

  • He winked at her across the crowded room.
  • She winked to show that she was joking.
  • The teacher winked at the student for a correct answer.

Translations

Translations of the word "winked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piscou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเค•เฅ€ เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zugekniffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengedipkan mata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะผะพั€ะณะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mrugnฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฏใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fait un clin d'ล“il

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guiรฑรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz kฤฑrptฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆˆ์„ ๊นœ๋นก์˜€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrkl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrkol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œจ็œผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomeลพiknil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blikka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะทั–ะฝ า›ั‹ัั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz qฤฑrpdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guiรฑรณ

Etymology

The word 'wink' originates from the Old English 'wincian', which means to close the eye or to blink. This term has roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'wankลnฤ…', which also indicates a similar action. Over centuries, the meaning of the word evolved from a simple action of closing one eye to its current connotation of signaling or non-verbal communication. The gesture of winking has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with flirtation or a secret understanding. In literature, winking has been used as a symbolic act to convey familiarity or complicity, making it a rich part of social interaction in human behavior. As language evolved, so did the nuances of the term, which became embedded in colloquial expressions and plays of language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,297, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.