rinky-dink

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(riŋ′kē diŋk′)

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adjective

Slang shoddy, cheap, worn-out, or corny

Origin: ? altered < ricky-tick

noun

Slang anything that is shoddy, cheap, worn-out, or corny

See rinky-dink in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Old-fashioned; worn-out.
  2. Insignificant; unimportant.
  3. Of cheap or poor quality; makeshift.
noun
One that is regarded as old-fashioned, worn-out, insignificant, or cheap in quality.

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