wink

Meanings

• Verb

  To look quickly at something or someone, often as a signal or in a playful or teasing way.

  - "He winked at me across the room."
  - "The clown winked at the children in the audience."

• A quick, sidelong glance.

  - "She gave him a wink as she passed by."
  - "He gave a knowing wink to the bartender."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪŋk/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɪŋk/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈwɪŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

connive , shut one's eyes , nictitate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wink
ink , drink , sink

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Variants

List of all variants of wink that leads to same result
wink , winked , winking , winks , wink at , winked at , winking at , winks at , (as) quick as a wink , as quick as a wink , quick as a wink , give (someone) a wink , give a wink , give someone a wink , in a wink , not get a wink of sleep , not sleep a wink , sleep a wink , tip (someone) the wink , tip someone the wink , tip the wink

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'wincan', meaning 'to blink'.

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Trivia

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1. The wink is the fastest facial expression humans can make.

2. In some cultures, winking is considered a sign of disrespect or deceit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nudge: Both 'wink' and 'nudge' are gestures used to signal or draw attention to something, but a nudge is typically a more subtle or indirect gesture.

2. Signal: A wink is a type of signal used to convey meaning non-verbally.

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Culture

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In literature, a wink can be a sign of secret understanding or a playful gesture. In art, a wink can be depicted as a symbol of mischief or flirtation. In music, a wink can be a term used to indicate a musical nuance or embellishment.

How to Memorize "wink"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a quick, sidelong glance with your eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wink' with the idea of a quick, playful glance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wink, don't think' to remember the definition of 'wink'.

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