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pink¹ Definition

pink (piŋk)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Dianthus) of annual and perennial plants of the pink family with white, pink, or red flowers, often clove-scented
  2. the flower
  3. its pale-red color
  4. Etymology: see flower,

    the highest or finest example, degree, etc. the pink of perfection
  5. Etymology: so named because of tendency toward red (see red, ) views

    Informal a person whose political or economic views are somewhat leftist: a derogatory term
  6. Brit.
    1. the scarlet worn by a fox hunter
    2. a fox hunter

Etymology: < ?

adjective

  1. designating a family (Caryophyllaceae, order Caryophyllales) of widely distributed, dicotyledonous plants with bright-colored flowers, including the carnation and sweet william
  2. pale-red
  3. Informal somewhat leftist: a derogatory term

pink¹ Related Forms

pink·ish adjective pink·ness noun

pink¹ Idioms

in the pink

Informal in good physical condition; healthy; fit

pink² Definition

pink (piŋk)

transitive verb

  1. to ornament (cloth, paper, etc.) by making perforations in a pattern
  2. to cut a saw-toothed edge on (cloth, etc.) to prevent unraveling or for decoration
  3. to prick or stab
  4. to hurt, as by criticism
  5. to adorn; embellish

Etymology: ME pynken < ? or akin to OE pyngan, to prick < L pungere: see point

pink² Related Forms

pinker noun

pink³ Definition

pink (piŋk)

noun

a sailing vessel with a high, narrow stern

Etymology: LME pynk < MDu pinke

pink Synonyms

pink

modif.

rosy, reddish, pinkish, flushed, dawn-tinted.

pink Synonyms

pink

n.

rose, red, roseate, blush-rose, salmon, flesh, flesh-colored; see also color 1.

in the pink*

in good health, well, fit; see healthy 1.

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.

Browse dictionary entries near pink

  1. pinitol
  2. pinite
  3. pinion
  4. Piniós
  5. pinhole
  6. pinheaded
  7. pinhead
  8. pinguid
  9. pingo
  10. Ping-Pong
  1. pink-collar
  2. pink gin
  3. pink lady
  4. pink salmon
  5. Pink Sheets
  6. pink slip
  7. pink tea
  8. pinken
  9. Pinkerton
  10. pinkeye