First Known Use: 1577
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1tinge
transitive verb \ˈtinj\
: to give a small amount of color to (something)
: to give a small amount of some quality to (something)
tingedtinge·ing or ting·ing \ˈtin-jiŋ\
Full Definition of TINGE
1
a : to color with a slight shade or stain : tint b : to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste
2
: to affect or modify in character
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Origin of TINGE
Latin tingere to dip, moisten, tinge; akin to Greek tengein to moisten and probably to Old High German dunkōn to dip
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2tinge
noun
: a slight color, flavor, or quality
Full Definition of TINGE
1
: a slight staining or suffusing shade or color
2
: an affective or modifying property or influence : touch <a tinge of guilt>
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First Known Use of TINGE
1752
TINGE Defined for Kids
1tinge
noun \ˈtinj\
plural ting·es
Definition of TINGE for Kids
: a slight coloring, flavor, or quality <The walls were gray with a bluish tinge.>
2tinge
verb
tingedtinge·ing
Definition of TINGE for Kids
: to color or flavor slightly
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