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adj.
1.
of a color intermediate between red and white, as of coral or salmon:
her healthy pink cheeks
bright pink lipstick.
∎
(of wine) rosé.
2. inf., often derog.
having or showing left-wing tendencies:
pale pink politics.
3.
of or associated with homosexuals:
a boom in the pink economy.
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n.
1.
pink color or pigment.
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pink clothes or material:
she looks good in pink.
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(also hunting pink)
the red clothing or material worn by fox hunters.
2.
a pink thing, such as a rosé wine.
3.
the best condition or degree:
the economy is not in the pink of health.
4. inf., often derog.
a person with left-wing tendencies. See also pinko.
• v. [intr.] blush, as from embarrassment: I tried to hide my embarrassment, but I think I must have pinked a bit. PHRASES:
in the pink inf.
in very good health and spirits.
turn
(or go) pink
blush.DERIVATIVES:
pink·ish
adj.
pink·ly
adv.
pink·ness
n.
pink·y
adj.
pink2
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n.
a herbaceous Eurasian plant (genus Dianthus) with sweet-smelling pink or white flowers and slender, typically gray-green leaves. The
pink family (Caryophyllaceae) includes the campions, chickweeds, stitchworts, and the cultivated carnations.
pink3
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v. [tr.]
1.
cut a scalloped or zigzag edge on.
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pierce or nick (someone) slightly with a weapon or missile.
2. archaic
decorate:
April pinked the earth with flowers.
pink4
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n. hist.
a small square-rigged sailing ship, typically with a narrow, overhanging stern.
pink5
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n. dated
a yellowish lake pigment made by combining vegetable coloring matter with a white base.
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WHY PINKER NEEDS BEHAVIORISM: A CRITIQUE OF THE BLANK SLATE
Magazine article from: Behavior and Philosophy; 1/1/2003; ; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 3/17/2003; ; 700+ words
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 "Skeptic (Altadena, CA)")
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THE PINKER INSTINCT.
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; AS I SAT DOWN TO INTERVIEW Steven Pinker, the 46-year old Professor of Psychology...into language instinct as presented by Pinker in numerous scientific papers and three...of immigration were dosed in America, Pinker's father was a salesman and his mother...
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 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 8/12/2003; 542 words
; Byline: MERLE BROWN 1 Pink candy stripe skirt, pounds 26.99, Jane Norman @ Debenhams; pink airtex shoes, pounds 27, pink satin bomber jacket, pounds 45, pink patent punched belt, pounds 12, pale pink vest, pounds 6, candy pink vest...
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The Pinker instinct
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; AS I SAT DOWN TO INTERVIEW Steven Pinker, the 46-year old Professor of Psychology...into language instinct as presented by Pinker in numerous scientific papers and three...of immigration were closed in America, Pinker's father was a salesman and his mother...
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Pink Panther Puts Paw Prints on Promotional Plan With Thomas Pink.
PR Newswire; 1/30/2006; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 3/30/2008; ; 700+ words
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pink
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
pink 1 / pi ng k / • adj. 1. of a color intermediate between red and white, as of coral or salmon: her healthy pink cheeks bright pink lipstick. ∎ (of wine) rosé. 2. inf...
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Pink
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
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Pink Floyd
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Pink Floyd Rock group For the Record… Selected discography Sources Rock band Pink Floyd holds one of the most impressive records...light show in concert performance. Indeed, Pink Floyd is as much renowned for its elaborate...
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pink-eyed
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
pink-eyed (dial.) having narrow or half-closed eyes. XVI. f. pink eyes — early Du. pinck oogen , i.e. pinck small (cf. Du. pink the little finger, etc.), ooghen , pl. of ooghe EYE ; see -ED2 .
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pink slip
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
pink slip inf. • n. a notice of dismissal from employment. • v. ( pink-slip ) [ tr. ] dismiss (someone) from employment.
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