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whakakikini

1. (verb) (-a,-hia,-tia) to pinch, scratch lightly (to attract attention).

Hei whakakikini noa, i, arā hei whakararaku (W 1971:118). / Just to pinch lightly, that is to scratch.

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Synonyms: kikini, kini, kinikini, taukini, kukuti, kuti, nonoti, nanapi, noti, pakini


2. (verb) to wink significantly (as a secret sign).

See also whakakini

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