hinky

or hin·key, hink·ty, hinc·ty

[ hing-kee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Slang.

, hin·ki·er, hin·ki·est.

Origin of hinky¹

First recorded in 1920–25; origin unknown

I experienced a somewhat similar emotion in Chicago on being introduced to Hinky Dink.

I'll tell you what happens: some city editor sends a kid reporter to get a story about Hinky Dink.

"Hinky Dink" saw him, paid for a week's lodging at the Mills Hotel, and gave him money for meals each day.

They are told to "take home a cake of Hinky-dink's Soap tonight; your wife needs it!"

My companion and I felt that while we were "getting" Hinky Dink, he was not failing to "get" us.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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