pinking Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P IH1 NG K IH0 NG
What Does Pinking Mean?
Pinking is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pink. As a noun, it means Decoration by adding holes or scalloping.
Pinking Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of pink
Pinking as a Noun
- Decoration by adding holes or scalloping.
Verb
- To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
- To prick with a sword.
- To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.
- To choose; to cull; to pick out.
Verb
- To become pink in color, to redden.
- To turn (something) pink.
- To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat.
Verb
- Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
- Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.
Verb
- To wink; to blink.
Synonyms of Pinking
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Pinking synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pinking
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Pinking in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
pinking
pinking (plural pinkings)