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 ).
winks
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present tense formof wink (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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There’s even a cameo from “Star Wars” creator George Lucas, who plays himself, and winks to “The Matrix” and “E.T.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Paul advises Jimmy to “choose wisely” and then winks at Jimmy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Though the characters are different, the vibes are very much “Derry Girls”-plus 20 years, and there are a couple of winks to the hit comedy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
This tragicomic result winks at the slight but important difference between artistry and stardom.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
She kisses me on the cheek and winks as she closes the door behind us.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
