winking
|wink-ing|
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/ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
(wink)
quick eye signal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wink' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'winken', where 'wincian' meant 'to close one's eyes'.
Historical Evolution
'winken' transformed into the modern English word 'wink'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to close one's eyes', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to close one eye briefly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'wink'.
She was winking at him from across the room.
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