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\ 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
nounEnglish 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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The first known use of pinko was in 1925
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