pink

pink · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of a color intermediate between red and white, as of coral or salmon.

  2. 2.

    (as noun) A pink color or pigment.

  3. 3.

    (as noun) A plant with fragrant flowers with fringed petals, typically pink or white.

  4. 4.

    (informal) In good health; flourishing.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in the pink — In excellent health or condition.
  • •
    tickled pink — Extremely pleased.
  • •
    see pink elephants — To hallucinate from intoxication.

Related words

See also: color, red, rose
Synonyms: flushed, rose, rosy

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly named after the flower called pink, which may derive from "pinked" (having a serrated edge, like the flower's petals).