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Definition wink in British English

wink verb

verb
/wɪŋk/
1

to quickly close and open one eye as a sign to someone, for example a sign that what you have just said is a joke or a secret

Example

Marcus winked at me knowingly.

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2

if a light winks, it flashes on and off very quickly

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Definition wink in British English