wink in Latin
wink in Latin is conniveo, nicto — wink means to close and quickly reopen one eye as a signal, joke, or private message to someone.
wink in Latin
conniveo
(transitive, intransitive) To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
nicto
(transitive, intransitive) To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
What does "wink" mean?
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verb To close and quickly reopen one eye as a signal, joke, or private message to someone.
"She winked at him across the table so only he would notice."
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verb To blink both eyes quickly, often without meaning to.
"The bright flash made him wink involuntarily."
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verb Followed by "at": to deliberately ignore something, pretending not to notice.
"The manager winked at the minor rule-breaking as long as sales stayed high."
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verb To flicker or gleam unsteadily, like a light in the distance.
"Stars winked through gaps in the clouds."
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wink in a sentence
- She winked at him across the table so only he would notice.
- The waiter winked and slipped us the last slice for free.
- The bright flash made him wink involuntarily.
- The manager winked at the minor rule-breaking as long as sales stayed high.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wink" in Latin?
"wink" in Latin is conniveo, nicto. wink means: To close and quickly reopen one eye as a signal, joke, or private message to someone.
How do you use "wink" in a sentence?
Example: "She winked at him across the table so only he would notice." In Latin, "wink" is conniveo, nicto.
Are there other ways to say "wink" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "wink": conniveo, nicto.
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