winkle Meaning & Definition
What Does Winkle Mean?
Winkle is used as a noun meaning A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae. It is also used to mean Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica. As a verb, it means Synonym of winkle out (“to acquire or extract with difficulty”). As a verb, it means To extract.
Winkle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwɪŋkəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | blink, twinkle and scintillate |
| Plural | winkles |
| Verb forms | winkles, winkling, winkled |
Winkle Definition (Noun)
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica.
- The penis, especially that of a child rather than that of an adult.
Winkle as a Verb
- Synonym of winkle out (“to acquire or extract with difficulty”).
Noun
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculata and Busycon carica.
- The penis, especially that of a boy rather than that of a man.
Verb
- To extract.
Synonyms of Winkle
Winkle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Winkle
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Winkle in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
winkle (plural winkles)
winkle (third-person singular simple present winkles, present participle winkling, simple past and past participle winkled)
Words That Rhyme With Winkle
Origin of Winkle
Origin 1: Ellipsis of periwinkle.
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Winkle Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of winkle is //ˈwɪŋkəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Winkle: Your Questions Answered
Is winkle a noun or a verb?
Winkle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for winkle?
Words with a similar meaning to winkle include blink, twinkle and scintillate. See the full list of winkle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of winkle?
The plural of winkle is winkles.
What is the past tense of winkle?
The past tense of winkle is winkled. The present participle is winkling.