knowing wink

Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words

quickly closing and opening one eye as a signal of a shared secret or private joke.

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Examples (20)

  • He gave her a knowing wink across the crowded room.
  • He gave her a knowing wink across the room.
  • She responded to his knowing wink with a slight smile.
  • A knowing wink passed between the two conspirators.
  • The two conspirators exchanged a knowing wink.
  • She responded to his joke with a subtle knowing wink.
  • A knowing wink from his boss assured him everything was fine.
  • The teacher caught them exchanging a knowing wink.
  • With a knowing wink, she signaled that the surprise was ready.
  • With a knowing wink, he indicated that he understood.
  • He couldn't help but offer a knowing wink when the secret was almost revealed.
  • That knowing wink told me everything I needed to know.
  • The audience caught the actor's knowing wink.
  • I often share a knowing wink with my sister when our parents are being silly.
  • It was just a casual remark, but followed by a knowing wink.
  • If you give him a knowing wink, he'll get the message.
  • He understood the hidden meaning from her subtle knowing wink.
  • He's famous for his knowing winks that convey so much without words.
  • A quick knowing wink passed between them, confirming their plan.
  • The secret was sealed with a shared knowing wink.