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wink at

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wink at someone
to close one eye at a person as a sign of friendliness or flirtation. She winked at him and he was shocked. I hope she winks at me again.
See also: wink

wink at something

to pretend not to see something; to condone something wrong. (See also blink at something {2}.) The police officer winked at my failure to make a complete stop. I cannot wink at blatant infractions of the law!
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While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the queer, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
On these occasions, having slipped out for a hurried breakfast, he also would wink at Philip as he walked up the stairs on his way back and rub his hands.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
sez I; 'my heart's sick in my ribs for a wink at anything wid the Quane's uniform on ut.
The Big Drunk Draf' by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
 
 
 
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