pink

pink

pink¹ [piŋk]

n.

[< ?]

1. any of a genus (Dianthus) of annual and perennial plants of the pink family with white, pink, or red flowers, often clove-scented

2. the flower

3. its pale-red color

4. [see FLOWER, n. 3] the highest or finest example, degree, etc. [the pink of perfection]

5. [so named because of tendency toward red (see RED, n. 3) views] Informal a person whose political or economic views are somewhat leftist: a derogatory term

6. Brit.

a) the scarlet worn by a fox hunter

b) a fox hunter

adj.

1. designating a family (Caryophyllaceae, order Caryophyllales) of widely distributed, dicotyledonous plants with bright-colored flowers, including the carnation and sweet william

2. pale-red

3. Informal somewhat leftist: a derogatory term

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in the pink

Informal in good physical condition; healthy; fit

pinkish

adj.

pinkness

n.

pink² [piŋk]

vt.

[ME pynken < ? or akin to OE pyngan, to prick < L pungere: see POINT]

1. to ornament (cloth, paper, etc.) by making perforations in a pattern

2. to cut a saw-toothed edge on (cloth, etc.) to prevent unraveling or for decoration

3. to prick or stab

4. to hurt, as by criticism

5. to adorn; embellish

pinker

n.

pink³ [piŋk]

n.

[LME pynk < MDu pinke]

a sailing vessel with a high, narrow stern