wink at
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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She also joined Madix in a meta ad for Sonic in which the two sip the fast-food chain’s new “Refreshers” and wink at their shared experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
It likes to nod and wink at its subjects, including those in on the joke.
From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2025
His rendition of Fly Me To the Moon impressed the judges, as did his boyish charm - he showed a cheeky streak when he flashed a mid-song wink at Girls Aloud star Cheryl.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
“Lips” is a sly wink at midcentury jazz and exotica, mood music that’s more moving than you might expect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
I expect Trub to smile or wink at me like he usually does, but this time my grandfather just sighs.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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