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dink Synonyms

Another word for dink

Choosing another word for dink depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In sports such as pickleball, tennis, or volleyball, a softly hit shot that arcs just over the net and drops sharply into the opponent's forecourt.

Usage Example

"She won the rally with a well-placed drop shot into the kitchen that her opponent could not reach in time."

Strongest
drop shot

• verb (Context 2)

To hit or chip a ball softly so that it travels a short distance or drops lightly over an obstacle or net.

Usage Example

"The midfielder deftly dinked the ball over the oncoming goalkeeper to score the winning goal."

Strongest
chip
Strong
lob
tap

• noun (Context 3)

An foolish, irritating, or contemptible person (informal).

Usage Example

"He felt like a complete jerk after realizing he had locked his keys inside the running car."

Strong
jerk
fool
twit
nincompoop

Opposites of dink

The opposite of dink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

spike
smash
slam
drive
blast
See all opposites of dink

• Nearby Words

dingo
dingus
dingy
dink
dinky
dinner
dinnerlady

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dink
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