rinky-dink

rinky-dink Definition

☆ rinky-dink (riŋ′kē diŋk′)

adjective

Slang shoddy, cheap, worn-out, or corny

Etymology: ? altered < ricky-tick

noun

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

rinky-dink Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

thingy: Nottingham's new-look rinky-dink Thingy - which still needs a name - also also made another early outing to provide musis for the occassion.

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