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(diŋ′kē)

adjective dinkier, dinkiest

Informal small and unimportant; of no consequence

Origin: < Scot dink, finely dressed, trim

noun pl. dinkies

dinkey

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adjective din·ki·er, din·ki·est
Informal

Of small size or consequence; insignificant.
Of poor quality; shabby.

noun

Variant of dinkey.

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Origin: Probably from Scots dink, neat, trim

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