Pronunciation: /wɪŋk æt/
noun a gesture involving the closing and opening of one eye quickly, often as a signal or hint
A1 She gave a wink at her friend to let her know it was time to leave.
A2 The teacher's wink at the student was a signal to stop talking.
B1 He received a wink at the meeting, indicating he should continue with his presentation.
B2 The politician's wink at the camera during the speech raised suspicions among the audience.
C1 The CEO's wink at the board member hinted at a secret agreement between them.
C2 The comedian's wink at the audience added an extra layer of humor to his performance.
verb to close and open one eye quickly as a signal or hint
A1 The teacher winked at the student to let them know they were doing a good job.
A2 She winked at him across the room to signal that she was ready to leave.
B1 The politician winked at the audience during his speech, trying to appear friendly and approachable.
B2 She winked at her friend as they passed each other in the hallway, sharing a secret joke.
C1 The detective winked at his partner, indicating that he had found a crucial piece of evidence.
C2 The actress winked at the camera during the interview, showing off her playful personality.
preposition to pretend not to notice or ignore something
A1 He winked at his friend to signal that it was time to leave.
A2 She winked at the waiter to get his attention.
B1 The teacher winked at the student as a sign of encouragement.
B2 The politician winked at the audience during his speech.
C1 She winked at him playfully across the crowded room.
C2 He winked at her suggestively, hinting at a secret between them.
formal The professor would never wink at inappropriate behavior in the classroom.
informal I saw my friend wink at me from across the room during the meeting.
slang She always winks at cute guys when we go out to the club.
figurative The company's CEO decided to wink at the rules and cut corners to increase profits.
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