wink

Formswinks, winking, winked

Pluralwinks

1. 1
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To briefly close and open one eye to send someone a secret or playful message.

   Like quickly closing one eye to say, "this is our little secret."

   I wink at my sister whenever we share an inside joke.

   He winked his approval to his partner across the table.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A quick closing of one eye to send a signal or secret message.

   Like a quick eye-signal that says "just kidding" or "play along."

   She gave me a quick wink to show she was joking.

   His wink told me to stay quiet about the plan.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A short period of sleep.

   Like a tiny nap that recharges you a little.

   He grabbed a quick wink on the couch after lunch.

   A short wink in the afternoon left her feeling fresh.

   Similarnap, doze, snooze, catnap

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4. 4
   verbintransitive

   To shut and open your eyes quickly without meaning to.

   Like your eyes shutting on their own when dust flies at them.

   Most people wink when something darts toward their eyes.

   He winked rapidly as the cold wind hit his face.

   Similarblink

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5. 5
   verbintransitive

   To ignore something wrong on purpose, as if you did not see it.

   Like pretending you didn't see someone break a small rule.

   The teacher winked at students who arrived a little late.

   Managers should not wink at unsafe behavior on the job.

   Similarconnive

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6. 6
   verbintransitive

   To shine on and off in a quick, flickering way.

   Like a tiny light that keeps flashing on and off.

   Stars winked above the quiet campsite.

   Lights wink along the far shore at night.

   Similartwinkle, flicker, glimmer, sparkle, blink

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   A very short moment of time.

   Like something that happens as fast as you can blink.

   The whole trick was over in a wink.

   Dinner was ready in a wink.

   Similarinstant, flash, jiffy, moment, trice

8. 8
   nouncountable

   A small hint that points at something without saying it directly.

   Like a hint that only people in the know will catch.

   The movie includes a clever wink to its older fans.

   Her comment was a wink toward the secret they shared.

   Similarnod, hint, allusion, reference

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9. 9
   noun

   The tiniest possible amount of something.

   Like having not even the smallest bit of something.

   He showed not a wink of fear during the test.

   There wasn't a wink of doubt in her voice.

   Similarshred, scrap, iota, ounce, jot

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10. 10
    verbintransitive

    To close your eyes.

    Like shutting your eyes when something gets too close.

    She winked tightly as the soap neared her eyes.

    Babies wink when a bright light appears suddenly.

    Similarblink, squint

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11. 11
    nouncountable

    A small flat disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.

    Like a little playing piece you flip across a table.

    She flicked the wink neatly into the cup.

    Each player gets six winks in their own color.

    Similartiddlywink

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12. 12
    nounslangBritishcountable

    A small sea snail that people can eat.

    Like a tiny snail from the sea that you eat with a pin.

    We gathered a bucketful of winks from the rocks at low tide.

    She prised one wink from its shell with a pin.

    Similarperiwinkle

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