I. ˈdiŋk adjective
Etymology: origin unknown
Scotland : trim , neat — used especially of dress
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Scotland : to dress elegantly : adorn
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening & alteration from dinghy
: a small boat ; especially : one used in duck shooting
IV. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: to cut out with a die — see dinking die
V. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably back-formation from dinky
slang : a small round close-fitting skullcap with a button on top often traditionally worn by freshmen during their first term at school or college : beanie
VI. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably imitative
: to hit (a tennis ball) into an opponent's court close to the net with so little force that he cannot reach it before it bounces twice
VII. noun
( -s )
: a drop shot in tennis which falls close to the net
VIII. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably alteration of dick
: penis — usually considered vulgar
I. ˈdiŋk noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. slang : vietnamese — used disparagingly
2. slang : fool 1
a witless dink who doesn't read directions
II. noun
Usage: often all capitalized
Etymology: d ouble i ncome, n o k ids
: a couple with two incomes and no children ; also : a member of such a couple