Wink
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- For other uses, see Wink (disambiguation).
The wink is an intentional facial expression made by closing one eye; it is distinguished from the blink by the fact that the other eye remains open. A wink is a form of semi-formal communication, which indicates shared, unspoken knowledge.
A "naughty wink" can silently indicate a shared secret, such as if a salesperson gives a customer a brochure and says "here you go, it's free". Infrequently, it may also mean "got it" or "yes, I understand".
In Western cultures, women may wink to men they are interested in dating, but this has grown out of fashion though it is still used occasionally. Winking is also done by men to women.
In Latin American cultures, winking is also a romantic or sexual invitation. [1]
In Nigeria, winking is a signal for children to leave the room. [2] Many Chinese consider winking to be rude. [3].
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