English Explanatory Dictionary

pinko

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A socialist, particularly one who is not completely communist.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪŋkəʊ/ /ˈpɪŋkoʊ/ En-us-pinko.oga

Word forms

pinko pinkos pinkoes

Etymology

From pink + -o, a variation of red (“Communist”, noun), as pink is a lighter, more diluted form.

Related words

pink pinko-grey communist red socialist
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