Ink

Quick meaning: Ink is a noun meaning A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.

Meaning

A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
2. The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
3. (transitive) To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
4. (transitive) To sign (a contract or similar document).
5. (slang, uncountable) Publicity.
6. (slang, uncountable) Tattoo work.
7. (slang) Cheap red wine.

Example Sentences

This form should be filled out in ink.

The TSA has been getting a lot of ink lately.

"I saw it hanging on the wall of a tattoo hut where I went to get some ink done ten years ago," he stuttered, flushing in splotches and squirming in his chair.

Both halves feature lyrics that are so teen-girly they sound like they were written in pink ink in a padlocked diary with hearts and frowny faces for punctuation.

Word Forms

• inks
• inke
• inking
• inked

Synonyms for ink

Depending on context, synonyms include endorse, initial, inscribe, subscribe, ballyhoo, flak.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include paper, pencil, printer, toner, tattoo, paint.

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