Meaning of dinky in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪŋki/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    dinky

    Definitions

    1. small and insignificant

    Examples

    • « we stayed in a dinky old hotel »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (British informal) pretty and neat

    Examples

    • « what a dinky little hat »

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    dinky

    Etymology

    1980s: acronym from double income, no kids, on the pattern of yuppy

    Definitions

    1. a small locomotive

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