# hoodwink

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ · frequency rank #99,372

## Definitions
1. To cover the eyes with, or as if with, a hood; to blindfold.
2. To deceive using a disguise; to bewile, dupe, mislead.
3. To hide or obscure.
4. To close the eyes.

## Etymology
The verb is derived from hood (“head covering attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak”) + wink (“to close one’s eyes”). (< C16 'to blindfold').
The noun is derived from the verb.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hoodwink