| 词汇 | dinky |
| 释义 | dinky Theme: SIZE mod. small; undersized.Isn't this a little dinky for a $14 steak?I'll take the dinky one. I'm on a diet. dinky Ⅰ 1. adjective 1 small, unassuming US, 1895. 2 neat, spruce, dainty UK, 1788. 3 of music, pleasant, easy-listening UK, 1976. 4 wildly enthusiastic, crazy US, 1969. 5 fair; honest AUSTRALIA, 1941 2. noun 1 an expensive car. Wealthy humour, based on Dinky Toys UK, 1980. 2 an old, dilapidated car. From the older, more common meaning (a kite) TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 1986. 3 an electric tram with controls at each end US, 1923. 4 a small railway engine used for yard switching US, 1905 Ⅱ ⇨ dinkie; dinky noun a partner in a relationship that can be defined as 'double (or dual), income no kids (yet)', that is a couple with two jobs and no children; also an adjective applied to the couple US, 1986 dinkySmall and insignificant. A: "Geez, did you see the dinky engagement ring he got her?" B: "Well, he doesn't have a lot of money right now." dinky(ˈdɪŋki) mod. small; undersized. I’ll take the dinky piece. I’m on a diet. |
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