1. to close and open one eye quickly, especially as a signal or hint
2. to shine or flash intermittently

1. an act of closing and opening one eye quickly
2. a brief moment of sleep
Usage: informal

Examples

• She winked at me across the room.
• The teacher winked to show she was joking.
• The stars winked in the night sky.
• The lighthouse beacon winked in the distance.
• He gave her a playful wink.
• I didn’t sleep a wink last night.
• The Christmas lights winked on and off.