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dink
1[ dingk ]
dink
2[ dingk ]
noun
- a softly hit ball that falls just over the net; drop shot.
dink
3[ dingk ]
noun
- a contemptuous term used to refer to a Southeast Asian, especially a Vietnamese.
dink
4[ dingk ]
noun
- either partner of a usually high-earning couple having two incomes and no children:
Dinks may be able to retire early.
dink
1/ dɪŋk /
adjective
- dialect.neat or neatly dressed
verb
- slang:childrens.
- tr to carry (a second person) on a horse, bicycle, etc
- intr (of two people) to travel together on a horse, bicycle, etc
dink
2/ dɪŋk /
noun
- a ball struck delicately
verb
- to hit or kick (a ball) delicately
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Example Sentences
Dink himself used the word “genocide,” but did not insist that everyone else do so.
"I believe Cousin Dink was lying, anyhow," declared Polly stoutly.
This Cousin Dink is the limit for selfishness and impertinence.
Polly thought they had been with Cousin Dink for about a year.
They said the young woman, whom they call Cousin Dink, had sent them.
Coming along the garden path was none other than the dreaded Dink.
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