shrinky

English

Etymology

From shrink +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɹɪŋki/
  • Rhymes: -ɪŋki

Adjective

shrinky (comparative shrinkier, superlative shrinkiest)

  1. (informal) Characteristic of a shrink (psychologist).
    Don't get all shrinky on me. My distaste for cigars has nothing to do with childhood trauma.
  2. (informal) Showing a tendency to shrink (get smaller).
    They marveled at how the Shrinky Dinks could be so shrinky while preserving their form so beautifully.
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