Definition of “Wink”

Wink (verb & noun):

1. Verb: To close and open one eye quickly, often as a signal or to indicate a secret understanding, agreement, or humor.
   • Example: “He winked at her to signal that he understood the joke.”
2. Noun: A quick closing and opening of one eye, often used to convey a message or emotion without words.
   • Example: “She gave him a wink to let him know everything was alright.”
3. Verb (Involuntary): To flicker briefly or to shine intermittently, as in the case of lights or stars.
   • Example: “The stars winked in the night sky.”
4. Noun (Informal): A brief period of sleep, often used in the phrase “not a wink” to mean not sleeping at all.
   • Example: “He didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.”

Prepositions Used Before or After “Wink”

• Before: “with,” “at,” “in”
  • Example: “He communicated with a wink.”
• After: “at,” “with,” “of”
  • Example: “She winked at him playfully.”

Collocations with “Wink”

• Wink at: To give a quick wink to someone, often to signal something.
  • Example: “He winked at his friend to indicate the plan was on.”
• Wink of sleep: Refers to a very short amount of sleep, often used in negative sentences.
  • Example: “She didn’t get a wink of sleep before the big exam.”
• With a wink: Indicates doing something while winking, often to show a shared understanding or joke.
  • Example: “He told the story with a wink, letting us know it was all in good fun.”
• Wink out: To disappear suddenly or to stop shining, as in lights.
  • Example: “The candle winked out as the wind blew through the room.”

Example Sentences

1. She winked at her friend to share a secret joke.
2. The star seemed to wink in the clear night sky.
3. He gave a wink of understanding to his partner.
4. The lights in the distance winked off one by one.
5. The cat winked at the mouse, as if plotting something.
6. She caught his wink and smiled knowingly.
7. He didn’t get a wink of sleep before the big presentation.
8. The city lights winked in the evening haze.
9. The old man winked at the children, making them giggle.
10. With a wink, she assured him everything was under control.
11. The magician winked and the rabbit disappeared.
12. He gave her a quick wink before leaving the room.
13. The lighthouse’s beam winked through the fog.
14. The baby winked at his parents, making them laugh.
15. He tried to wink, but ended up blinking awkwardly.
16. The streetlights began to wink on as dusk fell.
17. She winked at him across the crowded room.
18. The actor gave a wink to the audience, breaking the fourth wall.
19. The firefly winked in the dark garden.
20. She didn’t catch his wink, but he smiled anyway.
21. The pilot winked at the passengers, easing their nerves.
22. The starry sky seemed to wink at the lovers below.
23. He gave a sly wink and slipped away unnoticed.
24. The little girl winked at her brother, sharing a secret.
25. The lanterns winked out as the sun rose.
26. He added a wink to his compliment, making it playful.
27. The computer screen winked back to life after the reboot.
28. She gave a wink and a nod, signaling agreement.
29. The detective winked at his partner, a silent communication.
30. The neon sign winked erratically in the rain.
31. He gave her a wink of encouragement before her speech.
32. The owl winked one eye at the passing rabbit.
33. She didn’t get a wink of sleep all night.
34. The fire flickered and winked in the hearth.
35. He winked at the waiter to bring the check.
36. The diamond winked in the sunlight, catching everyone’s eye.
37. The actor’s wink was part of the character’s charm.
38. The stars winked out as dawn approached.
39. She felt a wink of recognition from across the room.
40. The candle flame winked in the drafty room.
41. He gave a quick wink before diving into the pool.
42. The car’s headlights winked as it passed by.
43. She winked at the bartender, who poured her usual drink.
44. The old clock winked at midnight, signaling the new day.
45. He didn’t get a wink of sleep during the storm.
46. The streetlamp winked out just as they walked by.
47. The actor’s wink was subtle but caught by the keen-eyed audience.
48. The young boy winked at his dog, sharing a moment of mischief.
49. The stars seemed to wink at the campers as they sat by the fire.
50. The cat’s eyes winked in the darkness, watching silently.