\ 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinko. Accessed 16 Jun. 2021.
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pinko
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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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The first known use of pinko was in 1925
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