as in small
of a size that is less than average
recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment
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Recent Examples of dinky
Everyone enjoyed dinky hors d’oeuvres and blinis, and sipped on champagne and Tommy’s margaritas with Don Julio.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
The brightly backlit keyboard (seriously, the lowest of its three settings is fine) has dinky cursor arrow keys that team with the Fn key for Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down.
—PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2025
And for some reason, although the Boston mob in Quebec is making collections only from dinky farmers and owners of local businesses, Mike has no connection at all to the only financially flush organization in the province.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Small storage space in the K4 is on the paltry side, as the center console is pretty dinky and the door pockets shallow.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
The brightly backlit keyboard (seriously, the lowest of its three settings is fine) has dinky cursor arrow keys that team with the Fn key for Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down.
—PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2025
And for some reason, although the Boston mob in Quebec is making collections only from dinky farmers and owners of local businesses, Mike has no connection at all to the only financially flush organization in the province.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Small storage space in the K4 is on the paltry side, as the center console is pretty dinky and the door pockets shallow.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinky
Adjective
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Deforestation and insufficient small prey force birds to migrate to other areas.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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There was the diminutive Puck, whose tiny body could hurdle through foes like a bowling ball, and Sasquatch, the scientist Walter Langkowski who transformed into a Hulk-like mythical Great Beast of the North with but a thought.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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With their upper minor league depth worn thin, the Braves’ called on 19-year-old Didier Fuentes, who had little experience above A ball.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The shoulder straps can even be tied into little bows and adjusted for a custom fit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The film community of Vancouver Island is tiny compared to the City of Vancouver’s Hollywood North hub.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.—
Hollyanna McCollom,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Dinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinky. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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