dinkey

dink·ey

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ding-kee]
- /ˈdɪŋ ki/
- /ˈdɪŋk.ɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ding-kee]
- /ˈdɪŋ ki/

Definitions of dinkey word

noun plural dinkey a small locomotive, especially with a switch engine. 1
noun dinkey a small locomotive 0
noun dinkey a small locomotive for hauling cars, shunting, etc. in a railroad yard 0

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Origin of dinkey

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; noun use of dinky; see -ey2

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Parts of speech for Dinkey

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dinkey popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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