winking

Describes something that is flickering or flashing on and off, or a person who is closing and opening one eye quickly as a signal or gesture.

ruОписывает что-то мерцающее или мигающее, или человека, который быстро закрывает и открывает один глаз в качестве сигнала или жеста.esDescribe algo que parpadea o centellea, o a una persona que cierra y abre rápidamente un ojo como señal o gesto.frDécrit quelque chose qui scintille ou clignote, ou une personne qui ferme et ouvre rapidement un œil comme signal ou geste.deBeschreibt etwas, das flimmert oder blinkt, oder eine Person, die ein Auge schnell schließt und öffnet, als Signal oder Geste.ptDescreve algo que pisca, cintila ou tremula, ou uma pessoa que fecha e abre rapidamente um olho como sinal ou gesto.zh形容闪烁或忽明忽暗的；也指人快速闭上又睁开一只眼睛，作为信号或示意。arيصف شيئًا يومض أو يلمع بشكل متقطع، أو شخصًا يغلق عينًا واحدة ويفتحها بسرعة كإشارة أو إيماءة.

1. Closing eyes rapidly B1 formal

   The act of closing and opening one or both eyes quickly, often repeatedly.

   • The bright light had him winking repeatedly.
   • She was winking to clear the dust from her eye.
   • He kept winking nervously during the interview.

   ruМоргающийesguiñar el ojo repetidamentefrclignement des yeuxdeZwinkerndptPiscandozh眨眼的arمُغمِض العينين بسرعة

   Synonyme: blinking

• more winking comparative form
• most winking superlative form

unzählbar

A noun referring to the act of rapidly closing and opening one eye, often as a signal or gesture, or the reflexive action of blinking.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие быстрого закрывания и открывания одного глаза, часто в качестве сигнала или жеста, или рефлекторное действие моргания.esSustantivo que designa la acción de cerrar y abrir rápidamente un ojo, a menudo como señal o gesto deliberado, o el acto reflejo de parpadear.frNom désignant l'action de fermer et d'ouvrir rapidement un œil, souvent comme signal ou geste, ou l'action réflexe de cligner des yeux.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des schnellen Schließens und Öffnens eines Auges bezeichnet, oft als Signal oder Geste, oder das reflektorische Blinzeln.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de fechar e abrir rapidamente um olho, frequentemente como sinal ou gesto, ou como ato reflexo de piscar.zh指快速闭上一只眼睛再睁开的动作，常用作信号或示意；也可指反射性的眨眼动作。arاسم يدل على فعل إغلاق العين الواحدة وفتحها بسرعة، وغالبًا ما يكون إشارة أو إيماءة متعمدة، أو فعلًا انعكاسيًا كالرمش.

1. Rapid eye closure B1 formal

   A quick, involuntary closing and opening of the eyelids, often a reflex to protect the eye or keep it moist.

   • Constant winking can be a sign of eye strain.
   • The doctor observed the patient's winking reflex.
   • Excessive winking may indicate a neurological issue.

   ruМорганиеesParpadeofrClignement réflexedeBlinzelnptPiscadazh眨眼arالرمش اللاإرادي

   Synonyme: blinkblinkingnictationnictitation

• winkings plural form
• winkings' possessive plural form
• winking's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or gesture.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия быстрого закрытия и открытия одного глаза, часто в качестве сигнала или жеста.esVerbo que designa la acción de cerrar y abrir rápidamente un ojo, a menudo como señal o gesto, y también puede referirse a parpadear o brillar de forma intermitente.frVerbe désignant l'action de fermer et d'ouvrir rapidement un œil, souvent comme signal ou geste de connivence.deEin Auge schnell schließen und wieder öffnen, oft als Signal, Zeichen oder scherzhafte Geste. Auch im Sinne von kurz die Augen zusammenkneifen oder blinken.ptVerbo que indica o ato de fechar e abrir rapidamente um olho, geralmente como sinal, gesto de cumplicidade, flerte ou brincadeira; também pode significar piscar de forma rápida ou semicerrando os olhos.zh指快速闭上并睁开一只眼睛的动作，常作为暗示、示意或亲昵的表示。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إغلاق العين الواحدة وفتحها بسرعة، غالبًا كإشارة أو تنبيه أو غمز. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى الوميض أو الرمش بالعين.

1. Signal by winking A2 informal

   To close and open one eye quickly as a private signal to someone, often to indicate a shared secret or playful intent.

   • She winked at him across the room to let him know the plan was on.
   • He winked playfully before telling the joke.
   • The old man winked at the child as if sharing a secret.

   ruПодмигнутьesGuiñar el ojofrFaire un clin d'œildeZuzwinkernptPiscar o olhozh眨眼示意arغمز بعينه

2. Gleam or glow intermittently B2 formal

   To shine with a light that flashes on and off, like a star or a distant light.

   • The stars winked in the clear night sky.
   • A lighthouse winked in the distance, guiding ships to shore.
   • The fireflies winked among the trees in the summer evening.

   ruМерцатьescentellearfrScintillerdeFlimmernptCintilarzh闪烁arيلمع ويخبو

   Synonyme: blinkflashflickerglitterscintillateshimmersparkletwinkle

3. Briefly shut the eyes A1 informal

   To close and open both eyes quickly, often as a reflex or to clear vision.

   • She winked to get the dust out of her eye.
   • He winked rapidly under the bright sunlight.
   • The baby winked sleepily before falling asleep.

   ruМоргнутьesParpadearfrCligner des yeuxdeZwinkernptPiscarzh眨眼arغَمْض العينين

   Synonyme: blinknictatenictitate

4. Force to go away by blinking B1 informal

   To remove something from the eye by blinking rapidly.

   • She winked away a tear that was forming.
   • He winked the eyelash out of his eye.
   • She tried to wink the speck of dust away.

   ruСмахнуть морганиемesquitar parpadeandofrfaire sortir en clignantdeDurch Blinzeln entfernenptRemover piscandozh眨眼清除arإزالة شيء من العين بالرمش

   Synonyme: blink

• winked past participle
• winked past simple
• winking present participle
• winks third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: wink at