Hinky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɪŋki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hinky is an adjective meaning Acting suspiciously; strange, unusual; acting in a manner as if having something to hide, or seemingly crooked.
Meaning
Acting suspiciously; strange, unusual; acting in a manner as if having something to hide, or seemingly crooked.
More Meanings
- Suspicious (of something).
- Dishonest; sketchy; shady
- (derogatory) Weird; nonstandard.
- Unreliable; wonky
- Snobbish; haughty
Example Sentences
There's nothing hinky about this.
I thought he might be acting hinky.
There's something hinky about this whole thing.
And I don't know if that copper reaction you teased me with for H2CO3 would run that direction, would it? Looks hinky.
Word Forms
- hinkier
- hinkiest
- hinkey
- hinkty
- hincty
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wack, wacky, stir-crazy, kooky, wacko, insane.
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