hood·wink I. \ˈhu̇ˌdwiŋk\transitive verb Etymology:hood (I) + wink 1.archaic: to blind by covering the eyes : blindfold 2.obsolete: to hide out of sight or mind 3.: to deceive by false appearance : impose upon < such an easy person to hoodwink > < packages designed to hoodwink buyers > Synonyms:see dupe II. noun 1.: the act of hoodwinking 2.: a device for concealing or dissembling (as a mask or blindfold) : blind