<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to close and open one eye quickly as a hint or signal or with some sly meaning (often followed by at): She winked at him across the room.</li><li>to shine with little flashes of light; twinkle: The city lights winked in the distance.</li><li>to close and open one or both eyes quickly.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to signal or convey by closing and opening one eye quickly: Wink one eye if you need help later.</li><li>to drive or force by opening and closing the eyes rapidly (usually followed by back or away): She attempted to wink back the tears.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a winking movement, especially of one eye in giving a hint or signal: I gave the judges a wink of my eye to show my confidence.</li><li>a hint or signal given by closing and opening one eye rapidly: Her wink assured me the plan was still on.</li><li>an act of closing and opening one eye rapidly.</li><li>the time required for closing and opening the eyes once; an instant or twinkling: I'll be there in a wink.</li><li>a little flash of light; twinkle.</li><li>the least bit: I didn't sleep a wink last night.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to ignore deliberately, as to avoid the necessity of taking action: to wink at minor offenses.</li></ul>