winking
/ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or gesture.
- A quick winking of his eye told me he was joking.
- The winking of the lighthouse was a welcome sight for the sailors.
- Her winking across the room made everyone laugh.
- A very short period of time; an instant.
- He finished the race in a winking.
- The car disappeared in the winking of an eye.
- The storm passed in a winking, leaving clear skies.
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adjective
- Closing and opening one eye quickly, especially as a signal or in a playful way.
- The winking clown entertained the children at the party.
- The winking boy tried to get his friend's attention.
- She gave a winking smile before leaving the room.
- Flashing or flickering on and off, like a light.
- The winking stars dotted the night sky.
- The winking fireflies created a magical scene in the garden.
- A winking warning light indicated a problem with the engine.
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