Meaning
wink
- a quick, intentional closing of one eye, often used to signal complicity or affection
In a sentence
Mi ha fatto l'occhiolino prima di salire sul palco per rassicurarmi.
He winked at me before going onstage to reassure me.
Perché fai l'occhiolino quando dici che sei d'accordo?
Why do you wink when you say you agree?
Il cameriere le ha rivolto un occhiolino complice mentre serviva il dolce.
The waiter gave her a knowing wink while serving dessert.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| occhiolino | masculine · singular |
| occhiolini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost exclusively used in the expression 'fare l'occhiolino a qualcuno' (to wink at someone).