WINK
Scrabble letter values: W4I1N1K5 = 11
Definition
- noun a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat). — synonyms: blink_of_an_eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split_second, trice, twinkling
- noun closing one eye quickly as a signal.
- noun a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly. — synonyms: blink, eye_blink, blinking, winking, nictitation, nictation
- verb signal by winking.
- verb gleam or glow intermittently. — synonyms: flash, blink, twinkle, winkle
- verb briefly shut the eyes. — synonyms: blink, nictitate, nictate
- verb keep back by blinking. — synonyms: blink, blink_away
Examples
- “if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash”
- “She winked at him”
- “The lights were flashing”