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n. - A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly; Closing one eye quickly as a signal; A very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat);

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  • P. FUNT: You know, we always do "Candid Camera" with what we call a wink, not a snarl.
  • And I was told this with a wink from the person I was asking.
  • It's a wink from the universe meaning good things will be coming our way.
  • "A wink is as good as nod to a blind man, if you get what I mean," Billy said.
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