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1pink

noun \ˈpiŋk\

Definition of PINK

:  a ship with a narrow overhanging stern —called also pinkie
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Origin of PINK

Middle English, from Middle Dutch pinke
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with PINK

blink, brink, chink, clink, dink, drink, fink, gink, ink, jink, kink, link, mink, plink, prink, rink, shrink, sink, skink, slink, stink, swink, sync, think, wink, zinc

2pink

noun

Definition of PINK

1
:  any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers
2
a :  the very embodiment :  paragon
b (1) :  one dressed in the height of fashion (2) :  elite
c :  highest degree possible :  height <keep their house in the pink of repair — Rebecca West>
— in the pink
:  in the best of health or condition

Origin of PINK

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1573

3pink

noun

Definition of PINK

1
:  any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation
2
a :  the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat; also :  a fox hunter's coat of this color
b :  pink-colored clothing
c plural :  light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers
3
:  pinko

First Known Use of PINK

1678

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

4pink

adjective

: of the color pink

Full Definition of PINK

1
:  of the color pink
2
:  holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views
3
:  emotionally moved :  excited —often used as an intensive <tickled pink>
— pink·ness noun
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First Known Use of PINK

1720

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

5pink

verb

Definition of PINK

transitive verb
1
a :  to perforate in an ornamental pattern
b :  to cut a saw-toothed edge on
2
a :  pierce, stab
b :  to wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule
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Origin of PINK

Middle English, to thrust
First Known Use: 1503

Related to PINK

Synonyms
gore, harpoon, jab, lance, peck, pick, pierce, impale, puncture, run through, skewer, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, transfix, transpierce
PINK Defined for Kids

1pink

noun \ˈpiŋk\

Definition of PINK for Kids

:  a plant with narrow leaves that is grown for its showy pink, red, or white flowers

2pink

noun

Definition of PINK for Kids

:  a pale red color

3pink

adjective

Definition of PINK for Kids

:  colored a pale red

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165 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. pink
  2. pink-and-white shower
  3. pink bollworm
  4. pink bud stage
  5. pink calla
  6. pink cockatoo
  7. pink-collar
  8. pink coral
  9. pink curlew
  10. pink dogwood
  11. pink-eared duck
  12. pink elephants
  13. pink family
  14. pink gin
  15. pink lady
  16. pink lady's-slipper
  17. pink laver
  18. pink madder
  19. pink mahogany
  20. pink meadowsweet
  21. pink milkwort
  22. pink needle
  23. pink noise
  24. pink patch
  25. pink pearl
  26. pink pill
  27. pink rhododendron
  28. pink river dolphin
  29. pink rot
  30. pink salmon
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