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pinko

noun \ ˈpiŋ-(ˌ)kō \

Definition of pinko

plural pinkos also pinkoes
: a person who holds advanced liberal or moderately radical political or economic views

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First Known Use of pinko

1925

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pinko

noun

Definition of pinko for English Language Learners

  • : a person who is a communist or socialist or who supports the ideas of communists and socialists

  • : a person whose political or economic opinions are slightly liberal or radical

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