Associations to the word «Dinky»

Wiktionary

DINKY, adjective. (informal) (British) Tiny and cute; small and attractive.
DINKY, adjective. (informal) (US) Tiny and insignificant; small and undesirable.
DINKY, acronym. Double income, no kids yet. Said of a relationship.

Dictionary definition

DINKY, noun. A small locomotive.
DINKY, adjective. Small and insignificant; "we stayed in a dinky old hotel".
DINKY, adjective. (British informal) pretty and neat; "what a dinky little hat".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley