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wink
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- pronunciation:
- wIngk
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- wink at, wink out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
winks, winking, winked |
| definition 1: |
to close and open one eye quickly, and usu. intentionally, as a signal, suggestion, or comment.
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| definition 2: |
to close and open both eyes quickly; blink.
- similar words:
- blink
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| definition 3: |
to shine or appear to shine intermittently; twinkle.
- similar words:
- twinkle
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| related words: |
snap |
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| phrase: |
wink at, wink out |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to close and open (the eye or eyes) quickly or in rapid succession; blink.
- similar words:
- bat, blink
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| definition 2: |
to convey or express (a signal or the like) by so doing.
He winked his approval. |
| definition 3: |
to manipulate or control (something in the eye, usu. tears) by blinking (usu. fol. by "away" or "back").
She winked back her tears at her daughter's graduation.- similar words:
- blink
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or motion of winking or blinking.
- similar words:
- blink
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| definition 2: |
a signal, suggestion, or the like conveyed or expressed by winking.
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| definition 3: |
the short time required for, or as if for, winking once.
The child fell asleep in a wink.- similar words:
- twinkle
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| definition 4: |
a single flash from a twinkling source; twinkle.
- similar words:
- blink, twinkle
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| definition 5: |
(informal) a small bit, usu. of sleep.
We got a few winks between midnight and three. |
| related words: |
bit |
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