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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."

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In plain EnglishThe action of someone who keeps winking.

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winkings plural

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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.

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