winks

verb
UK /wɪŋks/
US /wɪŋks/

Closes and opens one eye quickly to say hello or show you are joking.

She winks at her friend across the room.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick closing and opening of one eye.

He gave me a friendly wink.

3. A very short amount of time.

I didn't sleep a wink last night.

4. To shine with a light that flickers on and off.

The star winks in the night sky.