wink
intransitive verb
- to close the eyelids and open them again quickly
- to close one eyelid and open it again quickly, as a signal, etc.
- to be closed and opened in this way: said of the eye
- to shine intermittently; twinkle
transitive verb
- to make (the eyes or an eye) wink
- to move, remove, etc. by winking: usually with back or away: to wink back tears
- to signal or express by winking
noun
- the act of winking
- the time occupied by this; an instant
- a tiny interval (of sleep)
- a signal, hint, etc. given by winking
- a twinkle or twinkling
See wink in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(wĭngk)
verb winked,
wink·ing,
winks verb, intransitive- To close and open the eyelid of one eye deliberately, as to convey a message, signal, or suggestion.
- To close and open the eyelids of both eyes; blink. See Synonyms at blink.
- To shine fitfully; twinkle: Harbor lights were winking in the distance.
verb, transitive- To close and open (an eye or the eyes) rapidly.
- To signal or express by winking.
nouna. The act of winking.
b. A signal or hint conveyed by winking.
- The very brief time required for a wink; an instant.
- A quick closing and opening of the eyelids; a blink.
- A gleam or twinkle.
- Informal A brief period of sleep.
Phrasal Verbs: wink at To pretend not to see:
winked at corruption in the ministry. wink out To come to a close; end.
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