TINGE


Meaning of TINGE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' tinj

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: tinged ; tinge · ing or ting · ing \ ' tin-ji ŋ \

Etymology: Latin tingere to dip, moisten, tinge; akin to Greek tengein to moisten and probably to Old High German dunk ō n to dip

Date: 1577

1 a : to color with a slight shade or stain : TINT b : to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste

2 : to affect or modify in character

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