eyewinker

[ ahy-wing-ker ]

noun

1. an eyelash.
2. anything that enters or irritates the eye and causes blinking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyewinker¹

First recorded in 1800–10; eyewink + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"Last night—at dinner"—Mrs. Appel eyed him accusingly—"I found—an eyewinker—in the hard sauce."

From Project Gutenberg

I'm v-very sorry—it was not my eyewinker—such things will happen—I will speak to the pastry cook and ask him to be careful——" Mr. Budlong, who had come in to lay his grievance before Mr. Cone, interrupted: "For two mornings Mrs. Budlong and myself have been awakened by the man with the vacuum cleaner who has wanted to work in our room before we were out of it.

From Project Gutenberg

An “eyewinker” placed in the palm of the hand will cause the ferule to break when the teacher strikes the palm with it.

From Project Gutenberg

Put an eyewinker down inside your clothes, wish, and you’ll get your wish.

From Project Gutenberg

If the eyewinker is not seen again, the wish will come true.

From Project Gutenberg