1. closed and opened one eye quickly, typically as a signal or gesture
Usage: past tense of wink
2. shone or flashed intermittently
Usage: past tense of wink; often used of lights or stars

Examples

• She winked at me across the room.
• He winked to show he was joking.
• The star winked in the night sky.
• The lighthouse winked in the distance.
• Dad winked when he told the silly story.
• The Christmas lights winked on and off.
• She winked conspiratorially at her friend.