DINKY


Meaning of DINKY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪŋki ]

1.

If you describe something as dinky , you mean that it is attractive and appealing, usually because it is quite small and well-designed. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

Darby drove a dinky old Fiat sports car.

ADJ [ approval ]

2.

If you describe something as dinky , you mean that it is small and unimportant. ( AM INFORMAL )

The hotels are full up, and the guests have had to go to this dinky little motel way out on Stewart Avenue.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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