wink (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [wɪŋk]
Definition
To close and open one eye quickly, often as a signal or in amusement.
Examples
She winked at him across the crowded room.
The comedian winked at the audience after a particularly good joke.
He winked conspiratorially as he shared the secret.
How to Use wink
- wink at (prepositional phrase)
- To direct a wink towards someone. — "She winked at her friend to share a private joke."
- in the wink of an eye (idiom)
- Extremely quickly; in a very short time. — "The situation changed in the wink of an eye."
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