B2verbrelationships
US/wɪŋk/
UK/wɪŋk/
to quickly close and open one eye as a friendly or secret signal
In context
He winked at me across the room to show it was a joke.
The waiter winked and gave the kids extra dessert.
Don't worry, she winked, your secret is safe with me.
Words that go with wink
verb + preposition
- wink atShe winked at her friend during the speech.
- wink and smileHe winked and smiled at the baby.
verb + noun
- give a winkHe gave me a wink and walked away.
verb + adverb
- wink knowinglyGrandpa winked knowingly at me.
adjective + noun
- cheeky winkShe left with a cheeky wink.