merrywink
nounUK /ˈmɛriwɪŋk/
US /ˈmɛriwɪŋk/
A merrywink is a quick, happy wink.
She gave me a merrywink to show she was joking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A playful, cheerful person who likes to joke around.
Our teacher is a real merrywink who makes every lesson fun.
3. A tiny sparkle or flicker of light.
A merrywink of sunlight danced on the water.
4. A quick, cheerful signal shared between friends.
They traded a merrywink across the room before the surprise.