American English pronunciation
How to pronounce winking
IPA transcription: ['wɪŋkɪŋ]
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Noun
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a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Verb
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gleam or glow intermittently
“The lights were flashing”
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briefly shut the eyes
“The TV announcer never seems to blink”
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signal by winking
“She winked at him”
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force to go away by blinking
“blink away tears”
Adjective
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closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
“he stood blinking in the bright sunlight”
Usage examples
- She was winking at him as he did so.