Wink — synonyms, definition

1. wink (Noun)

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wink (Noun) — A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat). ex. "if I had the chance I'd do it in a wink"

wink (Noun) — Closing one eye quickly as a signal.

wink (Noun) — A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.

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2. wink (Verb)

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wink (Verb) — Signal by winking. ex. "She winked at him"

wink (Verb) — Gleam or glow intermittently. ex. "The lights were winking"

wink (Verb) — Briefly shut the eyes. ex. "The TV announcer never seems to wink"

wink (Verb) — Force to go away by blinking. ex. "wink away tears"

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