I. ˈpiŋk noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch pinke
Date: 15th century
: a ship with a narrow overhanging stern — called also pinkie
II. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1573
1. : any of a genus ( Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers
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 pink of repair — Rebecca West
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- in the pink
III. noun
Date: 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. plural : light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers
3. : pinko
IV. adjective
Date: 1720
1. : of the color pink
2. : holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views
3. : emotionally moved : excited — often used as an intensive
tickled pink
• pink·ness noun
V. transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, to thrust
Date: 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