dink
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2Other definitions for dink (3 of 4)
a contemptuous term used to refer to a Southeast Asian, especially a Vietnamese.
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3usage note For dink
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or DINK
either partner of a usually high-earning couple having two incomes and no children: Dinks may be able to retire early.
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How to use dink in a sentence
dink himself used the word “genocide,” but did not insist that everyone else do so.
"I believe Cousin dink was lying, anyhow," declared Polly stoutly.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman | Emma Speed SampsonThis Cousin dink is the limit for selfishness and impertinence.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman | Emma Speed SampsonPolly thought they had been with Cousin dink for about a year.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman | Emma Speed SampsonThey said the young woman, whom they call Cousin dink, had sent them.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman | Emma Speed Sampson
Coming along the garden path was none other than the dreaded dink.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman | Emma Speed Sampson
British Dictionary definitions for dink (1 of 2)
/ (dɪŋk) /
Scot and Northern English dialect neat or neatly dressed
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
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1British Dictionary definitions for dink (2 of 2)
/ (dɪŋk) sport /
a ball struck delicately
to hit or kick (a ball) delicately
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