dinky
dinky · dinkies
A dinky thingA dinky thing.
/ˈdɪŋki/
Значение
значений: 3A dinky thing.
A dinky thing.
(Appalachia)A small mine car; especially, a small coal car.
a small locomotive
(сленг)A person in a relationship with a double income and no kids.
Происхождение
1780-90; compare Scots dink (“neatly dressed, trim”) (of obscure origin); sense shift perh1780-90; compare Scots dink (“neatly dressed, trim”) (of obscure origin); sense shift perhaps: trim > dainty > small > insignificant; + -y.
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Формы
мн. число: dinkiesСинонимы
синонимов: 1Близкие по смыслу
- a small locomotive:dinkey