Meaning & use
winking
Closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a playful, knowing, or flirtatious signal.
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He gave her a quick, winking glance across the crowded room.
The winking neon sign above the diner flashed on and off all night.
A note on using this word
Usually a friendly or humorous gesture, quite different from blinking, which involves both eyes involuntarily.
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