Pink Definition

pink
adjective
  1. of a light shade of red
noun
  1. a light shade of red
  2. any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers
  3. a person with mildly leftist political views
verb
  1. make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"
  2. sound like a car engine that is firing too early; "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"
  3. cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing

"Pink" in song lyrics

See how pink is used in real songs:

  • "She slobs on Bob while I play with the pink"
    2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos
  • "Chunky pink"
    Aceyalone — Master Your High
  • "I'll have your girl wearin black same day she wearin pink"
    A.G. — We Don't Care

Usage tips for "pink"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pink" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pink to find words that pair well.

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