wink

verb
UK: /wɪŋk/
US: /wɪŋk/

  1. To close and open one eye quickly, often as a signal.

    1. He gave a quick wink.
    2. She gave me a wink to show she was only joking.

Synonyms

blink flash
wink noun

  1. An act of quickly closing and opening one eye.

    1. He gave me a wink.
    2. With a wink, she signaled her agreement to the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wink" is /wɪŋk/ in British English and /wɪŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wink": blink, flash.

Example usage of "wink": "He gave a quick wink.". More examples on the page.