Wink Wink

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Pronunciation: /wɪŋk wɪŋk/

Definitions of wink wink

noun a brief closing and opening of one eye, typically as a signal or hint

Example Sentences

A1 I saw my friend give a wink wink to the teacher during class.

A2 The detective's wink wink indicated that he had solved the case.

B1 She always gives a wink wink before telling a joke to let us know it's coming.

B2 The politician's wink wink during the speech hinted at a hidden agenda.

C1 The actress's subtle wink wink on the red carpet sparked rumors of a new romance.

C2 The CEO's wink wink at the shareholders suggested upcoming changes in the company.

verb to close and open one eye quickly as a signal or hint

Example Sentences

A1 She winked at me to let me know she was joking, wink wink.

A2 The comedian winked at the audience after delivering a clever punchline, wink wink.

B1 He winked at his friend to signal that it was time to leave the party, wink wink.

B2 The spy winked at the informant as a secret signal to proceed with the plan, wink wink.

C1 The politician winked at the camera during the interview, adding a playful touch to his serious demeanor, wink wink.

C2 The actress winked at the director to indicate that she was ready for her close-up, wink wink.

Examples of wink wink in a Sentence

Grammatical Forms of wink wink

past tense

winked

plural

wink winks

comparative

more wink

superlative

most wink

present tense

wink

future tense

will wink

perfect tense

have winked

continuous tense

winking

singular

wink

positive degree

wink

infinitive

to wink

gerund

winking

participle

winking

Origin and Evolution of wink wink

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'wink wink' is believed to have originated from the act of winking, which is a gesture often used to signal a hidden meaning or understanding between two people.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a playful way to imply a hidden message or innuendo, the phrase 'wink wink' has evolved to be commonly used in a sarcastic or ironic manner in modern language.