Wink Definition & Meaning
wink
- noun
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"
- closing one eye quickly as a signal
- a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
- verb
- signal by winking; "She winked at him"
- gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing"
- briefly shut the eyes; "The TV announcer never seems to blink"
- force to go away by blinking; "blink away tears"
"Wink" in song lyrics
See how wink is used in real songs:
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"Can I get your attention with my left eye wink"
2nd II None — Didn't Mean To Turn You On -
"In an open-shut episode with an extra globe, bleary gaze gives glance to wink"
Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens -
"Worse than a nightmare, you don't have to sleep on wink"
George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KAM, MC Breed, Public Enemy, Pupa Curley, Yo-Yo — Paint the White House Black
Words that rhyme with wink
Usage tips for "wink"
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- What does wink mean?
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash" closing one eye quickly as a signal a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly signal by winking; "She winked at him" gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing" briefly shut the eyes; "The TV announcer never seems to blink" force to go away by blinking; "blink away tears"
- What part of speech is wink?
- Wink is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does wink have?
- Wink has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).