pink¹ Definition
pink (piŋk)
noun
- any of a genus (Dianthus) of annual and perennial plants of the pink family with white, pink, or red flowers, often clove-scented
- the flower
- its pale-red color
Etymology: see flower,
the highest or finest example, degree, etc. the pink of perfectionEtymology: so named because of tendency toward red (see red, ) views
Informal a person whose political or economic views are somewhat leftist: a derogatory term- Brit.
- the scarlet worn by a fox hunter
- a fox hunter
Etymology: < ?
adjective
- designating a family (Caryophyllaceae, order Caryophyllales) of widely distributed, dicotyledonous plants with bright-colored flowers, including the carnation and sweet william
- pale-red
- Informal somewhat leftist: a derogatory term
pink¹ Related Forms
pink¹ Idioms
in the pink
Informal in good physical condition; healthy; fit
pink² Definition
pink (piŋk)
transitive verb
- to ornament (cloth, paper, etc.) by making perforations in a pattern
- to cut a saw-toothed edge on (cloth, etc.) to prevent unraveling or for decoration
- to prick or stab
- to hurt, as by criticism
- to adorn; embellish
Etymology: ME pynken < ? or akin to OE pyngan, to prick < L pungere: see point
pink² Related Forms
pink³ Definition
pink (piŋk)
noun
a sailing vessel with a high, narrow stern
Etymology: LME pynk < MDu pinke
pink Synonyms
pink Synonyms
pink
n.
in the pink*
pink Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
paint: I'm going to paint the whole damn house pink.
Adjective modifier
- soft: Why do you think the illustrator chosen these soft pinks and pastels to color Horace and the books behind him?
- hot: A wild and wonderful arrangement that mixes vivid Tropical Bouquet £ 48.00 A riot of hot pinks, vibrant oranges and rich reds.. .
Modifies a noun
- flamingo: The stunning pink flamingo is also resident at the Crater.
- flower: Woody shrub with masses of pink flowers about 3 " across over long period in summer.
- sandstone: South wall: four-bay arcade, four-centred arches, molded capitals, octagonal piers all in pale pink sandstone.
- grapefruit: Intense and full of character, with integrated aromatic notes of citrus and tropical fruit, white peach, pink grapefruit and wisteria.
- floyd: Put away all you rubbish like slipknot and listen to real music like pink floyd.
- ribbon: Temple the legal classes step on to the platform, carrying piles of paper wrapped with pink ribbons.
Modifying Another Word
- pretty: I never had pretty pink nail polish on or pretty pink dresses " .
- slightly: Turn and fry for 3 - 4 minutes until cooked but slightly pink in the center.
Used with adjective complement
- tickle: Dame Edna said: " I'm tickled pink.
- ting: White tinged pink scented flowers among congested evergreen foliage.
- flush: Very long lasting, yellow-green, cup-shaped flowers, gradually flush deep pink as they age.
- paint: They came to a boulder painted pink, The sign on it said " Safe, I think!
- turn: Now they turn pink in reflected light of a pink sunset.
- wear: Mrs McMuffin wears pink, and mine is a lovely shade of blue, which is a boys color, by the way.
Preposition: in
- middle: It will need only two or three minutes on each side and should remain pink in the middle.
- color: The beautiful Shakespeare Rose, which changes from pale pink to dark pink in color, is exclusive to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
- spring: Spikes of small flowers in shades of cream, green or pink in spring.
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