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dinky Definition

dinky (diŋ)

adjective -·ier, -·i·est

Informal small and unimportant; of no consequence

Etymology: < Scot dink, finely dressed, trim

noun pl. dinkies

dinkey

dinky Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • toy: Trucks capable of carrying 300 tons of ore in the bottom of the pit look smaller than dinky toys in the distance.
  • thing: Fireplace mantles, chair rail, crown molding, and baseboards are not dinky little things; they're beautifully proportioned.
  • size: Its dinky size allows you to take it anywhere easily.
  • donkey: A: A stinky plinky-plonky winky wonky dinky donkey.
  • feature: This dinky pocket-sized tin features enough Geomag pieces to keep kids and adults happy whilst on the move!
  • car: Dolls, action figures, doll's houses, dinky cars, small metal dump trucks and steam shovels, ragged stuffed animals.

Browse dictionary entries near dinky

  1. dinkum
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  3. Dinka
  4. dink
  5. dinitrobenzene
  6. dinitro-
  7. dining room
  8. dining car
  9. dingy
  10. dingus
  1. dinner
  2. dinner jacket
  3. dinner ring
  4. dinner theater
  5. dinnertime
  6. dinnerware
  7. dino
  8. dino-
  9. dinoflagellate
  10. dinosaur