Dink

/dɪŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A light or soft hit in sports or games, such as tennis or volleyball.

She made a quick dink over the net, surprising her opponent.

A derogatory term referring to someone who is deemed inept or foolish.

Don't be such a dink; you need to take this seriously.

verb

To strike a ball gently, often leading to an unexpected play.

He dinks the ball just over the defense for a perfect pass.

Origin unknown, possibly from British slang.

dink around

To waste time or act aimlessly.

dink and dunk

To make small, manageable plays, often in sports.

dinker

A person who dinks; someone who plays a sport using finesse.

dinking

The action of dinking, often used in sports contexts.

A derogatory term for a person perceived as silly or foolish.

Stop acting like a dink and take this seriously!

A light hit or soft shot, often in pickleball or other racket sports.

He made a dink to score the point.