dinky

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɪŋki/ Rhymes: -ɪŋki === Etymology 1 === 1780-90; compare Scots dink (“neatly dressed, trim”) (of obscure origin); sense shift perhaps: trim > dainty > small > insignificant; +‎ -y. ==== Adjective ==== dinky (comparative dinkier, superlative dinkiest) (informal, UK) Tiny and cute; small and attractive. (informal, US) Tiny and insignificant; small and undesirable. ===== Synonyms ===== See also Thesaurus:tiny ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Related terms ===== dinky-di inky-dinky rinky-dinky ===== Translations ===== ==== Noun ==== dinky (plural dinkies) A dinky thing. (Appalachia) A small mine car; especially, a small coal car. === Etymology 2 === See DINK. ==== Noun ==== dinky (plural dinkies) (slang) A person in a relationship with a double income and no kids. === Anagrams === kindy