winker

noun

wink·​er ˈwiŋ-kər 

1

: one that winks

2

: a horse's blinder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Lucille later gives not one but two winks to Michael (Jason Bateman: also an accomplished winker). —Denise Martin, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2021

Winker wound up going 1 for 3 with a walk and his first career home run in Cincinnati’s 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. —Zach Buchanan, Cincinnati.com, 1 Aug. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1