Nearby words
Origin of dink
1First recorded in 1900–05; by apocope and devoicing
Definition for dink (2 of 4)
dink
2[ dingk ]
/ dɪŋk /
noun
Tennis, Volleyball. a softly hit ball that falls just over the net.
Origin of dink
2First recorded in 1935–40; imitative, probably influenced by dinky
Definition for dink (3 of 4)
dink
3[ dingk ]
/ dɪŋk /
noun Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.
a contemptuous term used to refer to a Southeast Asian, especially a Vietnamese.
Origin of dink
3Usage note
This term was a slur applied to a Vietcong or North Vietnamese soldier during the Vietnam War.
Definition for dink (4 of 4)
dink
4[ dingk ]
/ dɪŋk /
noun
Informal. either partner of a married couple having two incomes and no children.
Origin of dink
41985–90; d(ouble) i(ncome), n(o) k(ids)
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Examples from the Web for dink
I speak: 'Dink, I bet Bill here a quarter that you used a toothbrush.'
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for dink (1 of 2)
dink
1/ (dɪŋk) /
adjective
Scot and Northern English dialect neat or neatly dressed
verb
Australian and NZ mainly children's slang
- (tr) to carry (a second person) on a horse, bicycle, etc
- (intr) (of two people) to travel together on a horse, bicycle, etc
Word Origin for dink
C16: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for dink (2 of 2)
dink
2/ (dɪŋk) sport /
noun
a ball struck delicately
verb
to hit or kick (a ball) delicately
Word Origin for dink
C20: imitative of a delicate strike
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