SINCE 1828
pinko
noun
\ ˈpiŋ-(ˌ)kō
\
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plural pinkos
also pinkoes
Definition of pinko
: a person who holds advanced liberal or moderately radical political or economic views
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pinko
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pinko
informal
US, disapproving
: a person who is a communist or socialist or who supports the ideas of communists and socialists
British
: a person whose political or economic opinions are slightly liberal or radical
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