Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Wink.
How to pronounce wink:
US
Wink - as a noun
A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Example: "If i had the chance i'd do it in a flash"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink of an eyeflash11heartbeat14instant7jiffy21new york minutesplit secondtrice7twinkling17Closing one eye quickly as a signal
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink11blinking15eye blinknictation11nictitation13winking15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex16reflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wink - as a verb
Signal by winking
Example: "She winked at him"
Gleam or glow intermittently
Example: "The lights were flashing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink11flash11twinkle14winkle13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
radiate8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Briefly shut the eyes
Example: "The tv announcer never seems to blink"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink11nictate9nictitate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act involuntarilyact reflexivelyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She gave me a playful wink across the room."
"He gave me a wink to let me know he understood what we were planning."
"The actor ended his performance with a wink to the audience."
"She always had a mischievous wink in her eye."
"I caught his wink as he passed by."
Word Game Points
Is WINK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wink is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WINK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is WINK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wink is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWINK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is WINK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wink is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWINK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
