Dink (Noun)
Meaning 1
A soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The tennis player's clever dink caught her opponent off guard, resulting in an easy point.
- A well-placed dink can be an effective way to neutralize an opponent's powerful forehand.
- The crowd gasped as the player's dink dropped just over the net, leaving her opponent with no chance to return it.
- The key to a successful dink is to hit the ball softly, so it doesn't bounce high on the opponent's side of the court.
- A perfectly executed dink can be a beautiful thing to watch, as the ball seems to float over the net before dropping suddenly.
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Meaning 2
A couple who both have careers and no children (an acronym for dual income no kids).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.