Dinky

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪŋki/

Definitions of dinky

adjective small, unimpressive, or of poor quality; inferior in size or quality

Example Sentences

A1 The dinky toy car was small and cute.

A2 She lived in a dinky little apartment in the city.

B1 The dinky cafe on the corner served delicious pastries.

B2 The dinky old bookstore was filled with rare first editions.

C1 Despite its dinky appearance, the restaurant was known for its gourmet cuisine.

C2 The dinky cottage by the lake was the perfect getaway for a peaceful retreat.

Examples of dinky in a Sentence

formal The dinky toy car collection was carefully displayed in the museum.

informal I found a dinky little cafe on the corner that serves great coffee.

slang That dinky old car of yours won't make it up the hill.

figurative Her dinky excuses for being late were wearing thin with her boss.

Grammatical Forms of dinky

• past tense: dinkied
• plural: dinkies
• comparative: dinkier
• superlative: dinkiest
• present tense: dinkies
• future tense: will dinky
• perfect tense: have dinkied
• continuous tense: is dinkying
• singular: dinky
• positive degree: dinky
• infinitive: to dinky
• gerund: dinkying
• participle: dinkied

Origin and Evolution of dinky

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: Scottish dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'dinky' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect, where it was used to describe something small or insignificant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dinky' has evolved to also mean stylish or fashionable, especially in reference to small objects or vehicles.