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clin d’œil — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blink verb To close and open the eyes quickly.

Senses

clin d’œil is used for these senses in English:

  • blink (figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.

blink — full definition

  1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
  2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
  3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
  4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.

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