wink

[US]/wɪŋk/
[UK]/wɪŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. blink; close and open one eye quickly
n. closing and opening one eye quickly; a brief moment; signaling with one's eyes; flashing
vt. close and open one eye quickly

Phrases & Collocations

give a wink

wink at someone

wink back

a playful wink

wink at

sleep a wink

in a wink

Example Sentences

wink at slight errors

There was no winking in the matter.

give a wink; give a start.

be hood-winked by flattery

The destroyer was winking urgently.

We saw the wink at the ships bow.

I didn't sleep a wink.(=not at all)

winking conspiratorially at his chum.

winked at corruption in the ministry.

He winked at me.

She winked a warning to the talkative boy.

he winked at Nicole as he passed.

the authorities winked at their illegal trade.

Harbor lights were winking in the distance.

A nod's as good as a wink, their political rights must be safeguarded.

A nod's as good as a wink, she was sacked for incompetence.

He tipped me the wink not to buy at that price.

Uncle John winked at me across the table.

The stars were winking in the clear sky.

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