winking

wink  (wngk)

v. winked, wink·ing, winks

v.intr.

1. To close and open the eyelid of one eye deliberately, as to convey a message, signal, or suggestion.

2. To close and open the eyelids of both eyes; blink. See Synonyms at blink.

3. To shine fitfully; twinkle: Harbor lights were winking in the distance.

v.tr.

1. To close and open (an eye or the eyes) rapidly.

2. To signal or express by winking.

n.

1.

a. The act of winking.

b. A signal or hint conveyed by winking.

2. The very brief time required for a wink; an instant.

3. A quick closing and opening of the eyelids; a blink.

4. A gleam or twinkle.

5. Informal A brief period of sleep.

Phrasal Verbs:

wink at

To pretend not to see: winked at corruption in the ministry.

wink out

To come to a close; end.

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[Middle English winken, to close one's eyes, from Old English wincian.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	winking - a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly blink, blinking, eye blink, nictation, nictitation, wink inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus palpebration - repeated blinking or winking (especially if uncontrolled and persistent)
Adj.	1.	winking - closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly; "he stood blinking in the bright sunlight" blinking shut, closed - used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"