DINKY


Meaning of DINKY in English

~ 1

■ adjective ( dinkier , dinkiest ) informal

1》 Brit. attractively small and neat.

2》 N. Amer. disappointingly small; insignificant.

Origin

C18: from Scots and north. Engl. dialect dink 'neat, trim'.

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~ 2

■ noun ( plural dinkies ) informal a partner in a well-off working couple with no children.

Origin

1980s: acronym from double income, no kids (yet) .

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