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pinko

noun
\ˈpiŋ-(ˌ)kō \
plural pinkos also pinkoes

Definition of pinko 

: a person who holds advanced liberal or moderately radical political or economic views

First Known Use of pinko

1925, in the meaning defined above

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pinko

noun

English Language Learners Definition of pinko

: 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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