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wink
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- pronunciation:
- wIngk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
winks, winking, winked |
| definition 1: |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness.
Uncle Joe always winks at people he likes. |
| definition 2: |
to close and open both eyes quickly; blink.
His part in the play was so small that if you winked you'd miss him!- similar words:
- blink
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| definition 3: |
to express by winking.
He winked his agreement. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or motion of winking or blinking.
I gave my eyes a wink to clear the dust from them. |
| definition 2: |
the short time needed for, or as if for, winking once.
The tired child fell asleep in a wink. |
| related words: |
bit |
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