Definition of DINKEY

dinkey

Plural: dinkeys

Noun

  • A small, compact locomotive or engine.
  • a small locomotive
  • A small locomotive, especially with a switch engine.

Examples

  • The short but powerful word "ZAX" felt like a DINKEY pulling a long train of points.

Origin / Etymology

1840-50; noun use of dinky; see -ey.

Synonyms

dinky

Scrabble Score: 14

dinkey: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dinkey: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dinkey: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

dinkey: valid Words With Friends Word