strizzare l'occhio

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Italian

Etymology

Literally, to squeeze the eye.

Verb

strizzare l'occhio

  1. to wink
    Synonyms: ammiccare, fare l'occhiolino
    • 1947 June 25, Anne Frank, “3 March 1944”, in Il diario di Anna Frank , Le Vie della Cristianità:
      Un paio di volte al giorno mi lancia un'occhiata d'intesa, io di rimando gli strizzo l'occhio e siamo entrambi felici.
      A couple of times a day he gives me a knowing glance, I wink at him in reply and we are both happy.

Usage notes

  • Not to be confused with "strizzare gli occhi" ("to squint").