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winkling, vbl. n.|ˈwɪŋklɪŋ|
[f. winkle v.2 + -ing1.]
The action of the vb., esp. with reference to the removal of tenants from rented accommodation. Also winkling-out. Cf. winkler 2.
1970Guardian 20 Nov. 7/1 ‘Winkling’—persuading private tenants to quit. 1973Daily Tel. 24 May 11/2 He described the ‘winkling’ processes followed by certain developers to rid themselves of unwanted but protected tenants. 1974E. Ambler Dr Frigo iii. 195 An army assault team had been called in. In their winkling-out of the defenders they had..made rather a mess of the Palace. 1975Listener 18 Nov. 826/1 Mr Skeaping had been accused of ‘winkling’; bribing his tenants to leave so that he could sell the property with vacant possession. |