[pink] n [ME, fr. MD pinke] (15c): a ship with a narrow overhanging stern--called also pinkie
[2]pink n [origin unknown] (1573) 1: any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of herbs having a cylindrical many-veined calyx with bracts at its base
2. a: the very embodiment: paragon b (1): one dressed in the height of fashion (2): elite c: highest degree possible: height "keep their house in the ~ of repair --Rebecca West" -- in the pink : in the best of health or condition [3]pink n (1678) 1: any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation
2. a: the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat; also: a fox hunter's coat of this color b: pink-colored clothing c pl: light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers
3: pinko [4]pink adj (1720) 1: of the color pink
2: holding moderately radical and usu. socialistic political or economic views
3: emotionally moved: excited--often used as an intensive "tickled ~" -- pink.ness n [5]pink vt [ME, to thrust] (1503) 1 a: to perforate in an ornamental pattern b: to cut a saw-toothed edge on
2. a: pierce, stab b: to wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule