winking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of winking is closing one eye momentarily as a signal or gesture.

  - "He winked at me to signal that we were about to play a prank."
  - "She winked seductively, making me feel uneasy."

• Noun

  A wink is also a symbol for secrecy, mischief, or understanding.

  - "The detective gave a knowing wink to his partner as they entered the crime scene."
  - "The comedian's wink to the audience signaled that the next joke would be a good one."

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Synonyms

connive , shut one's eyes , nictitate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with winking
blink , ink , think

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Variants

List of all variants of winking that leads to same result
wink , winked , winking , winks , wink at , winked at , winking at , winks at

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'wink' is Old English 'wincan,' meaning 'to blink.'

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Trivia

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1. Winking is an involuntary reflex that can be controlled voluntarily.

2. In some cultures, winking is considered an offensive gesture.

3. The world record for the most winks in one minute is 555.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blinking: The rapid closure and reopening of an eye or eyes.

2. Nonverbal communication: The use of body language, facial expressions, and other methods to convey meaning without words.

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Culture

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Winking has been used throughout history as a nonverbal communication method. In literature, winking has appeared in various works, such as Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' and Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer.' In art, winking is a common symbol of mischief or secrecy, often depicted in paintings and cartoons.

How to Memorize "winking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone winking by closing one eye momentarily.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of winking with secrecy or mischief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Wink, it's a secret' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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