winker
winker Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person who winks, typically to convey a secret signal, joke, or shared understanding.
"My grandfather was a notorious winker who always signaled to the children before sneaking them extra candy."
A small leather flap attached to a horse's bridle to prevent it from seeing to the side or rear; a blinder or blinker.
"The carriage horse wore a pair of leather winkers to keep it calm in heavy city traffic."
British A flashing turn signal or indicator light on a motor vehicle (informal).
"The driver forgot to switch off his left winker after changing lanes on the motorway."
An eye or eyelash (informal or dated slang).
"In the old novel, the character dabbed a tear from her winkers with a lace handkerchief."
• Rhymes for winker
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the verb 'wink' (from Old English 'wincian', meaning to close the eyes) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.