Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

minky

/ˈmɪŋki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.85 in modern English

Syllables
minky
IPA
/ˈmɪŋki/
14
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to minks.

adj

Referring to minky fabric.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From mink + -y.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more minky (comparative) most minky (superlative)

Homonyms

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Questions

How do you pronounce minky?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪŋki/.
What does minky mean?
Of or pertaining to minks.
Where does minky come from?
From mink + -y.

How to pronounce minky

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