Dinky and Poor

Dinky

Dinky adjective - Of a size that is less than average.
Usage example: recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment

Poor and dinky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poor" instead an adjective "Dinky".

Poor

Poor adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.

Dinky and poor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dinky" instead an adjective "Poor".

Nearby Words: poorly, poorness

Both words in one sentence

  • Creator / Terrytoons Butt Monkey: Dinky Duck in "It's a Living"; the poor duckling can't catch a break when he's at the butt of the many commercials jokes!
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