inking

noun

ink·​ing ˈiŋk-iŋ 

plural inkings

: tattoo sense 1a

His arm inkings include a crown, a skeleton and Jesus.

—Charlotte Triggs

Examples of inking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Directed by Takushi Koide, the series models its art style after anime from the early ’90s, its characters designed with shiny wide eyes, expressive round faces, thick inking, and warm, simple coloring. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

As part of the partnership, NCM and aTwist will additionally work on inking sponsorships for the vertical studios’ series. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

So away from the stage, gun in hand, flesh bared before her for inking, what does this darkwave diva click play on? — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026

Many hyperscalers are either building their own generation behind the meter or inking contracts with power producers and utilities to pay for the electricity from new power plants or renewables for 15 years or so. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inking

• blinking
• clinking
• drinking
• kinking
• linking
• shrinking
• sinking
• slinking
• stinking
• thinking
• winking
• freethinking