dinky

dinky Definition

dinky (diŋ′kē)

adjective -·ier, -·i·est

Informal small and unimportant; of no consequence

Etymology: < Scot dink, finely dressed, trim

noun pl. din′kies

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.

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