gentlewink
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntəlwɪŋk/
US /ˈdʒɛntəlwɪŋk/
A gentlewink is a soft, kind blink of one eye.
She gave me a gentlewink to say hello.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small, friendly signal made with the eye.
He sent a gentlewink across the room.
3. A playful way to show you are joking.
With a gentlewink, she told the silly story.
4. A quiet sign of agreement between friends.
They shared a gentlewink before the game began.