pink

/piɳk/

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Explanation of the Word "Pink"

1. Basic Definition: - Adjective: "Pink" is primarily used to describe a light shade of red. It is the color of cotton candy or a sunset. - Noun: "Pink" can refer to a type of flower from the genus Dianthus, known for their fragrant blooms. It may also refer to a person with mildly leftist political views. - Verb: To "pink" means to cut fabric in a zigzag pattern using special scissors called pinking shears.

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Verb

1. cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing
2. sound like a car engine that is firing too early
   • the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
   • The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
3. make light, repeated taps on a surface
   • he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently

Noun

1. a person with mildly leftist political views
2. any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers
3. a light shade of red

Adjective

1. of a light shade of red

Synonyms

• ping
• knock
• tap
• rap
• pinko
• garden pink
• pinkish