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A '''wink''' is a facial expression made by briefly closing one eye.[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wink] A wink is an informal mode of communication usually signalling, depending on context, sexual attraction or shared hidden knowledge or intent.
==General overview and meanings==
[http://able2know.org/topic/38829-1] Winking is one of the more subtle gestures, usually involving eye contact between those involved. In most cases it is only meant to be known by the sender and his or her intended receiver(s), but in some cases can be more widely intended.
===Single wink===
A single wink usually implies an interest from the sender to the receiver, but could also be used to show some sort of otherwise acknowledgment or approval.
Sexual/Flirting:
In some cultures it is usually a sexual interest, or flirtatious manner, during momentary eye contact. This is often followed by a smile, and usually a smile from the receiver, if it is accepted/approved, or combined with blushing if they are embarrassed. A smile from the receiver sometimes--but not always--indicates (sexual) interest in the winker.
Friendship/Acknowledgment:
In others cultures it is just a sign of friendship or acknowledgment, and could be comparable to "waving a hand" or a "head nod".
Approval/Comfort:
It could also be used to express agreement or approval, similar to that of a "thumbs up", or could be used to express to another an understanding (of what they are saying or feeling), sympathy, humor, or to try and put the receiver at ease if they look nervous or uncomfortable.
===Double wink ("wink wink")===
Two winks in a row often was used by the sender as a subtle way to imply something said by the sender, immediately beforehand, was "sneaky", "tricky", "misleading", or "untrue" to the receiver. This, in time, went from a subtle body gesture, to an ironically not subtle expres......more wikipedia data
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