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Definition of inkling

inkling

/ˈɪŋk.lɪŋ/
ink · ling
Plural:inklings
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• noun

1

A slight knowledge, vague idea, or faint suspicion about something.

Example

"They had no inkling of the surprise party their colleagues were planning for them."

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• Nearby Words

inkiness
inkjet
inkless
inkling
inkomati
inkpad
inkpot

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late Middle English as 'ynkiling', the word is a verbal noun derived from the obsolete verb 'inkle', meaning 'to utter in an undertone' or 'to whisper a hint'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inkling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inkling
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