wink · verb I /wɪŋk/
wink
C2 to quickly close and then open one eye, in order to be friendly or to show that something is a joke
Dictionary example:
She smiled and winked at me.
Learner example:
On the way to town they saw the postman, carrying a pair of shoes and half a dozen letters. He winked at them. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
wink · noun C /wɪŋk/
not sleep a wink
C2 to not have any sleep
Dictionary example:
I was so excited last night - I didn't sleep a wink.
Learner example:
Nevertheless, due to the fact that I hadn't slept a wink the previous night, I began to fall asleep. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Catalan)
