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Why is winking considered cheeky?

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🕒 17 Aug 2025 13:01

Why is winking considered cheeky?

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Why is winking considered cheeky? What about briefly closing one eye suggests impudence, flirtatiousness or mischievousness? Caroline, by email

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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