a color varying from light crimson to pale reddish purple.

any of several plants of the genus Dianthus, as the clove pink or carnation. Compare pink family .

the flower of such a plant; carnation.

the highest form or degree; prime

a runner in the pink of condition.

( often initial capital letter ) Also, pinko. Slang

Disparaging a person with left-wing, but not extreme, political opinions.

Business Informal . a carbon copy, as of a sales slip or invoice, made on pink tissue paper.

pinks,

Fox Hunting . pink coat.

pinkish-tan gabardine trousers formerly worn by military officers as part of the dress uniform.

the scarlet color of hunting pinks.

of the color pink

pink marble.

Slang

Disparaging holding, or regarded as holding, mildly leftist views, esp. in politics.

tickled pink. tickle ( def. 10 ) .

noun

poor health , sickness

noun

blush , coral , flush , fuchsia , rose , roseate , salmon , acme * , best , bloom * , fitness , good health , height * , peak , perfection , prime , summit , trim * , verdure

verb

incise , notch , perforate , prick , punch , scallop , score , blossom , blush , carnation , coral , flower , flushed , rose , salmon