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dinkie

British  
/ ˈdɪŋkɪ /

noun

  1. an affluent married childless person

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adjective

  1. designed for or appealing to dinkies

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Etymology

Origin of dinkie

C20: from d ( ouble ) i ( ncome ) n ( o ) k ( ids ) + -ie

Example Sentences

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Never you think about the dinkie, ma'm, I'll see to he.

From East of the Shadows by Barclay, Hubert, Mrs.

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