Dinky — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈdiŋ-kē/ din·ky

Meaning & Definition of Dinky

Dinky (adjective)

  1. overly or unattractively small; also, British, attractively small, cute

Dinky (noun)

  1. a small locomotive

Dinky (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of a size that is less than average

    "recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment"

    similar: bantam, diminutive, dwarfish, fine, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, pint-size, pocket, pocket-size, puny, pygmy, shrimpy, slight, small, smallish, subnormal, toylike, undersized
    related: dwarf, toy, runtish, runty, scrubby, stunted, bitty, inappreciable, infinitesimal, little bitty, micro, microscopic, mini, miniature, miniaturized, minikin, minim, minuscule, minute, pinpoint, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny, meager, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, skimp, skimpy, slender, slim, spare, sparse, stingy, deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, bite-size, capsule
    opposite: big, biggish, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, husky, king-size, large, largish, outsize, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, whacking, whopping
    near: bulky, hefty, hulking, massive, voluminous, boxcar, Brobdingnagian, Bunyanesque, cavernous, colossal, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantic, gross, Himalayan, herculean, heroic, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, monolithic, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, pharaonic, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, titanic, tremendous, vast, abundant, ample, appreciable, bountiful, copious, generous, healthy, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, fat, thick, broad, wide, boundless, cosmic, immeasurable, incalculable, infinite, adequate, enough, sufficient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dinky

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dinky:

bantam, diminutive, dwarfish, fine, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, pint-size, pocket, pocket-size, puny, pygmy, shrimpy, slight, small, smallish, subnormal, toylike, undersized

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dinky

Words with the opposite meaning of Dinky:

big, biggish, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, husky, king-size, large, largish, outsize, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, whacking, whopping

Related Words for Dinky

dwarf, toy, runtish, runty, scrubby, stunted, bitty, inappreciable, infinitesimal, little bitty, micro, microscopic, mini, miniature, miniaturized, minikin, minim, minuscule, minute, pinpoint, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny, meager, poor, scant

Near Antonyms of Dinky

bulky, hefty, hulking, massive, voluminous, boxcar, Brobdingnagian, Bunyanesque, cavernous, colossal, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantic, gross, Himalayan, herculean, heroic, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, monolithic, monstrous, monumental

Word Forms of Dinky

Inflections: dinkier, dinkiest

Origin & Etymology of Dinky

Scots dink neat

First known use: 1880

Frequently Asked Questions about Dinky

What does "Dinky" mean?

"Dinky" means overly or unattractively small; also, British, attractively small, cute. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: overly or unattractively small; also, British, attractively small, cute.

What is another word for "Dinky"?

Other words for "Dinky" include bantam, diminutive, dwarfish, fine, half-pint, Lilliputian, little and pint-size. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dinky" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dinky"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dinky". Common alternatives include bantam, diminutive, dwarfish, fine, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, pint-size, pocket and pocket-size.

What is the opposite of "Dinky"?

Antonyms of "Dinky" include big, biggish, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome and husky. Near antonyms include bulky, hefty, hulking and massive.

How do you use "Dinky" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dinky" in a sentence: "recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment".

Is "Dinky" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dinky" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dinky"?

"Dinky" is pronounced /ˈdiŋ-kē/ and divided into syllables as din·ky.

What is the origin of the word "Dinky"?

"Dinky" comes from Scots dink neat. First known use: 1880.