Definition of tinge
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a slight staining or suffusing shade or color
2
: an affective or modifying property or influence : touch
a tinge of guilt
tinge
verbDefinition of tinge (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to color with a slight shade or stain : tint
b
: to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste
2
: to affect or modify in character
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The first known use of tinge was in 1577
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