wink
verb (used without object)
to close and open one eye quickly as a hint or signal or with some sly meaning (often followed byat ).
winked
-
past participleof wink.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof wink.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
winkverb (used without object)to close and open one eye quickly as a hint or signal or with some sly meaning (often followed byat ).
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
This left Davies mock-floundering next to her, before she winked at the camera and grinned.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“I don’t think I convinced him,” Ava Gardner winked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
It was a weird non-sequitur that winked at their age and reminded us of why these old guys are still two of the best reasons to watch TV, and how well-matched they are with Gomez.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2024
She smiled at him with the barest glimmer of a smile and winked.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
