dinky
adjective/ˈdɪŋki/
Frequency rank: #18,179 most common English word
Meaning
Small and somewhat insignificant; sometimes used affectionately to mean tiny and cute.
Example sentence
My nephew thinks his toy car is cute, but I find it rather dinky.
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