pink

1 of 5

noun (1)

ˈpiŋk

: a ship with a narrow overhanging stern

called also pinkie

pink

2 of 5

noun (2)

: any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers

: the very embodiment : paragon

b(1)

: one dressed in the height of fashion

(2)

: elite

: highest degree possible : height

keep their house in the pink of repair

Rebecca West

pink

3 of 5

noun (3)

: any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation

: the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat

also : a fox hunter's coat of this color

: pink-colored clothing

pinks plural : light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers

: pinko

pink

4 of 5

adjective

: of the color pink

: holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views

: emotionally moved : excited

—often used as an intensive

tickled pink

pinkness noun

pink

5 of 5

verb

pinked; pinking; pinks

transitive verb

: to perforate in an ornamental pattern

: to cut a saw-toothed edge on

: pierce, stab

: to wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule

单词	in the pink
释义	pink 1 of 5 noun (1) ˈpiŋk : a ship with a narrow overhanging stern called also pinkie pink 2 of 5 noun (2) 1 : any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers 2 a : the very embodiment : paragon b(1) : one dressed in the height of fashion (2) : elite c : highest degree possible : height keep their house in the pink of repair Rebecca West pink 3 of 5 noun (3) 1 : any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation 2 a : the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat also : a fox hunter's coat of this color b : pink-colored clothing c pinks plural : light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers 3 : pinko pink 4 of 5 adjective 1 : of the color pink 2 : holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views 3 : emotionally moved : excited —often used as an intensive tickled pink pinkness noun pink 5 of 5 verb pinked; pinking; pinks transitive verb 1 a : to perforate in an ornamental pattern b : to cut a saw-toothed edge on 2 a : pierce, stab b : to wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule Phrases in the pink : in the best of health or condition Did you know? The verb pink referring to perforation and piercing is from a Middle English word meaning "to thrust." It dates to the early 16th century whereas the noun referring to the color pink and its related adjective date to the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively. Synonyms Noun (2) A-list aristocracy best choice corps d'elite cream crème de la crème elect elite fat flower illuminati pick pride priesthood prime royalty upper crust Verb gore harpoon impale jab lance peck pick pierce puncture run through skewer spear spike spit stab stick transfix transpierce See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Her dress is pale pink. Verb accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Middle Dutch pinke Noun (2) origin unknown Verb Middle English, to thrust First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (3) circa 1669, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1503, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing pink clove pink get the pink slip pink salmon pink lady pink noise pink eye pink bollworm pink elephants pink-collar rose pink shell pink salmon pink sea pink shocking pink tickled pink wild pink marsh pink moss pink pink slip mullein pink give (someone) the pink slip pink sheet in the pink See More clove pink get the pink slip pink salmon pink lady pink noise pink eye pink bollworm pink elephants pink-collar rose pink shell pink salmon pink sea pink shocking pink tickled pink wild pink marsh pink moss pink pink slip mullein pink give (someone) the pink slip pink sheet in the pink See More Kids Definition pink 1 of 3 noun ˈpiŋk : a plant with narrow leaves that is grown for its showy pink, red, or white flowers pink 2 of 3 noun : a pale red color pink 3 of 3 adjective : colored a pale red in the pink phrase as in healthy enjoying health and vigor They were happy to see their friend was in the pink after the procedure. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance healthy well in shape robust whole strong sturdy good tough wholesome in fine fettle hale thriving fit active well-conditioned hardy hearty sound hard agile rugged iron vigorous able-bodied bouncing lusty prospering uncrippled lively all right ambulatory stalwart right blooming vital spry flush nondisabled flourishing chipper sprightly sprightful clean-cut Antonyms & Near Antonyms sick ill weak diseased unfit ailing unhealthy unwell unsound feeble weakly challenged sickly enfeebled decrepit disabled weakened delicate sickened incapacitated debilitated lame crippled fragile halt frail differently abled infirm poorly bad undernourished haggard malnourished afflicted worn-out troubled run-down gaunt emaciated See More
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