dinky

(diŋ)

adjective dinkier, dinkiest

Informal small and unimportant; of no consequence

Origin: < Scot dink, finely dressed, trim

noun pl. dinkies

dinkey

See dinky in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective din·ki·er, din·ki·est
Informal
  1. Of small size or consequence; insignificant.
  2. Of poor quality; shabby.
noun
Variant of dinkey.

Origin:

Origin: Probably from Scots dink, neat, trim

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