Synonyms for
Wink
Definition
to close and open one eye quickly to signal something
Synonyms & similar words
trice
newyorkminute
blink
nictation
blinking
jiffy
nictitate
winking
flash
winkle
blinkaway
nictitation
blinkofaneye
twinkling
eyeblink
instant
twinkle
nictate
heartbeat
splitsecond
blink
flutter
twinkle
signal
indicate
motion
message
gesture
nod
beckon
peek
glance
nudge
tip
twitch
flicker
flirt
bat
nictate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- wink at
- wink of an eye
- wink of sleep
- wink and a nod
- wink out
- wink back
Word family
Usage note
A wink is typically a quick, playful gesture. It can sometimes be used figuratively to mean a very short period of time, as in 'in the wink of an eye'.
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Example sentences
- He gave a wink to his friend across the room.
- She always winks at me when she's joking.
- The teacher gave a wink to the students to let them know they could take a break.
- He winked at the waitress to get her attention.
- She winked at him and he knew she was interested.
Quotes
A smile is the universal welcome. - Max Eastman
A wink is as good as a nod to a blind man. - Proverb
A laugh is a smile that bursts. - Mary H. Waldrip