wink
 wink (wĭngk)v. winked, wink·ing, winksv. 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. [Middle English winken, to close one's eyes, from Old English wincian.]
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