wink
One-eyed flirtation gesture
To wink is to close and open one or both eyes quickly.
It differs from blink in being assumed to be intentional, and often in conveying information.
A wink is an instance of this.
A wink of sleep, used with a negative, is a small amount of sleep.
A sly wink suggests secret or implicit information aimed at its recipient.
To wink at something, an indiscretion for example, is to ignore the implications of it.
Indirect suggestion
- cueTrigger for action
- signMark conveying information
- nudgeGentle push to prompt
- gestureCommunicative body movement
nod · tip-off · acknowledgment · indicator · communication · code · unspoken · nonverbal
Playfully romantic in manner
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- coyAffectedly modest
- playfulInclined toward fun
- alluringPowerfully appealing
come-hither · seductive · tease · innuendo · cheeky · sly · knowing · amorous
Cleverly deceptive
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
- roguishMischievously charming
- prankPlayful trick on someone
- schemingCrafty and calculating
cunning · trickster · arch · devious · crafty · naughty · playful · knowing
Rapid lid movement
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- ticInvoluntary repetitive movement
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- eyelidMovable ocular covering
squint · flutter · spasm · uncontrollable
Unsteady, brief light
Humorous statement seeking laughter
- jestHumorous remark or act
- teaseMock playfully
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
ribbing · tongue-in-cheek · ironic · sarcastic · witty · deadpan · dry-humor · quip
Concealed information
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- cahootsInformal term for conspiracy
confederate · ally · accomplice · cover-up · backroom
hint
Indirect suggestion
gesture · nod · tip-off · acknowledgment · indicator · communication · code · unspoken · nonverbal · conspiratorial
flirty
Playfully romantic in manner
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- coyAffectedly modest
- playfulInclined toward fun
alluring · come-hither · seductive · tease · innuendo · cheeky · sly · knowing · amorous · coquettish
sly
Cleverly deceptive
scheming · cunning · trickster · arch · devious · crafty · naughty · playful · knowing · troublemaker
blink
Rapid lid movement
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- ticInvoluntary repetitive movement
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
eyelid · squint · flutter · spasm · uncontrollable
flicker
Unsteady, brief light
glint · shimmer · gleam · blink · strobe · beacon · star · glitter
joke
Humorous statement seeking laughter
- jestHumorous remark or act
- teaseMock playfully
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
banter · ribbing · tongue-in-cheek · ironic · sarcastic · witty · deadpan · dry-humor · quip · joking
secret
Concealed information
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- understandingMental comprehension of something
cahoots · confederate · ally · accomplice · cover-up · backroom
- ways to communicatechat, announcement, gossip, broadcast, small talk
- casual verbschat, chill, gab, giggle, grin
- Emojissmile, smiley face, grin, heart emoji, grinning
- emoticonssmiley, smiley face, happy face, sad face, frown
- emotional expressiontone, laughing, mood, yelling, crying
- eye movementsgaze, blink, stare, glance, squint
- forty winksBrief informal nap
- sleep a winkGet minimal rest
- wink winkMarker of ironic intent
- the winkBrief one-eyed closure
- wink and a nod
- sly wink
twinkle, twinkling, winking, winked, winks, twinkled, twinkles, winky, twinkly