A surname.

(slang, derogatory, dated) An operative of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.

plural of pinkness

(sewing) A pair of scissors with zigzag cutting edges, used to cut fabric: the zigzag edge helps keep the fabric from fraying.

plural of pinking iron

An instrument for scalloping the edges of ribbons, flounces, etc. / A sword.

present participle of pink up

Of or pertaining to employees in predominantly female service industries.

(slang, chiefly Britain) A newspaper supplement or edition concerning sport, especially football, printed on pink newsprint.

(UK) The business generated by providing goods and services to the homosexual community.