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Winking - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Winking is the act of briefly closing one eye, often as a playful or secretive gesture. It can signal humor, flirtation, or shared understanding between people.

winking

/ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/

Definition:

Closing and opening one eye quickly as a signal or hint.

Synonyms:

blinking, fluttering, twinkling, nictitating

Part of Speech:

noun, verb, adjective

Antonyms:

staring, glaring

Common Collocations:

winking smile, winking face, winking gesture

Derivatives:

wink, winked, winks

Usage Tips:

Use "winking" to describe a playful or secretive gesture with one eye.

Common Phrases:

nudge nudge wink wink, quick as a wink, not sleep a wink

Etymology:

From Old English "wincian," meaning to close the eyes briefly or blink.

Examples:

  • 1. She kept winking at me during the meeting.
  • 2. The comedian ended his joke with a playful winking expression.
  • 3. Grandpa’s winking eye made the children giggle.
  • 4. A winking emoji can soften the tone of a message.

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