noun
winking
Winking (noun) means the repeated act of closing and opening one eye, usually as a signal. Example: “His constant winking made her think he was trying to tell her something.”
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The repeated act of closing and opening one eye, usually as a signal.
"His constant winking made her think he was trying to tell her something."
How to use winking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of someone who keeps winking.
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What does “winking” mean?
The word “winking” means the repeated act of closing and opening one eye, usually as a signal. In plain terms, the action of someone who keeps winking.
How do you use “winking” in a sentence?
Here is “winking” used in a sentence: “His constant winking made her think he was trying to tell her something.”
What part of speech is “winking”?
“Winking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of winking?
"winking" (noun) means the repeated act of closing and opening one eye, usually as a signal.
