2006-09-01 02:00:30 · 32 answers · asked by baz 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
In the Western world, it is sometimes flirtatious to wink but most of the time, it just means friendliness. Don't be offended and don't take it too seriously.
2006-09-01 02:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well spadge according to this book I have been reading on the lav
"gussett, stipple and wink"
The wink was invented by this Prussian Baron something Van Wink who when he was in the midst of a jest (wind up merchant that he was) he would close one eye to show that what he had said was a half truth.
When this gesture was shared with whoever he winked at they would know he was having a giggle.
This was the custom in his country.
So if someone winks at you it means they are about to share a lighthearted moment..... or try to get it on with you! Its not like the good old days is it?
Pasties....yum
2006-09-01 04:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by tomael2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish somebody would tell me!
I've had two people wink at me in the last few days and I'm not quite sure what they meant by it :s
2006-09-01 02:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by guest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winking actually means 'Cats bottom' thats why you must never ever call anyone a winker because its very rude. Errrm also its a reminder that you have in fact got a button missing from your best jumper.
2006-09-01 07:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by : 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends it could be a flirtatious wink or it could mean an inside joke or that you are just pulling someones chain
2006-09-01 02:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by PHILLYGUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it means the winker is appreciating what they are seeing but depends on the context and what kind of situation the wink was done in.
2006-09-01 02:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Acknowledgement
2. Flirting
3. (secret wink) IE: you wink to someone to 'GO along with the story'
2006-09-01 02:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by *Bella Reveuse* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on who's doing the winking
2006-09-01 02:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
interesting question...l think its a way of involving two people in a deception of a third, deception in the form of a'joke' this would say that this is a reassurance to the first and second party, however...there seems another context...which is the form of a greeting....l must say thinking of that now when that has happened to me for some reason it makes me feel a little unhappy...
2006-09-02 10:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a cheeky gesture. It can mean lots of things obviously if you did it to a child it would mean something different than if you did it to a person of the opposite sex.
2006-09-01 02:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋