Dink
Encyclopedia
Dink may refer to:
Dinking some one else on a bike
- Shrinky Dink, children's toy/activity kit
Entertainment
- Dink Meeker, a character in the Ender's Game series of books by Orson Scott Card
Film
- Dink (James Bond), a woman in the James Bond film Goldfinger
- Dinks, group of munchkin-like characters in red robes in the 1987 movie SpaceballsSpaceballsSpaceballs is a 1987 American science fiction comedy parody film co-written by, directed by, Mel Brooks and starring Bill Pullman, John Candy, Mel Brooks & Rick Moranis. It also features, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, and the voice of Joan Rivers. The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on...
Music
- Dink (band)Dink (band)Dink , was an alternative/industrial rock band formed in Kent, Ohio in 1992. The band's sound was considered unique for its time, combining elements of industrial, Hip Hop , hard rock, and electronic dance...
, an American industrial rock band - Rinky DinkRinky DinkRinky Dink is a 1962 instrumental hit by Dave "Baby" Cortez.Rinky Dink is a mobile musical sound system that operates on power provided by two bicycles and solar panels. It tours the world as part of many musical festivals and parties and is a prime example of how green electricity can be generated...
, a 1962 instrumental hit by Dave "Baby" Cortez
Television
- Dink, the Little DinosaurDink, the Little DinosaurDink, the Little Dinosaur is an animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions. The series originally aired on the CBS Kids block on CBS from 1989 to 1991. The series was developed for television by Karen Willson and Chris Weber....
, a children's animated series broadcast in the United States in the 1980s - Dink SmallwoodDink SmallwoodWhile compared to other role playing games, Dink Smallwood was praised for its humour, being described as “a spoonful of Zelda,…a dash of Monkey Island and a pinch of Diablo.” The humour was described as the one good aspect of the game and was found quite entertaining...
, the name of a PC RPG made in 1997 and is also the name of the main character - Winky Dink and YouWinky Dink and YouWinky Dink And You was a CBS television children's show that aired from 1953 to 1957, on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m./9:30 central. It was hosted by Jack Barry, and featured the exploits of a cartoon character named Winky Dink and his dog Woofer, with sound effects provided by Joseph Scholnick....
, a CBS television children's show that aired from 1953 to 1957, on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m./9:30 central hosted by Jack Barry - Mr. Dink, a character on the Nickelodeon television series DougDougDoug is an American animated sitcom created by Jim Jinkins and co-produced by his studio, Jumbo Pictures . Doug centers on the surreal and imaginative exploits of its title character, Douglas "Doug" Funnie, who experiences common predicaments while attending middle school. The series lampoons...
Dinking some one else on a bike
Applications
- Dink (iPhone application), an iPhone application for creating and sharing short animations
People
- Dink O'BrienDink O'BrienFrank Aloysius "Dink" O'Brien was a professional baseball player. He was a catcher for one season with the Philadelphia Phillies. For his career, he compiled a .333 batting average in 21 at-bats....
(1894–1971), professional baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies - Dink JohnsonDink JohnsonOllie "Dink" Johnson was a dixieland jazz pianist, clarinetist, and drummer.-Background:Dink Johnson was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, younger brother of the bass player/bandleader William Manuel Johnson. He worked around Mississippi and New Orleans, Louisiana before moving to the western United...
(1892–1954), dixieland jazz pianist, clarinetist, and drummer - Dink WidenhouseDink WidenhouseDavid "Dink" Widenhouse is a retired NASCAR Grand National Series driver. From the age of 22 to the age of 24, Widenhouse has competed in and 3097 laps of racing...
(born 1932), retired NASCAR Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup Series) driver - Arat DinkArat DinkArat Dink is a Turkish journalist of Armenian origin and the executive editor of Agos, a bilingual Turkish-Armenian weekly newspaper published in Istanbul...
(born 1979), Turkish journalist - Hrant DinkHrant DinkHrant Dink or Հրանտ Դինք ) was a Turkish citizen of Armenian descent editor, journalist and columnist....
(1954–2007), Turkish-Armenian editor and journalist - Claude Giroux (wrestler)Claude Giroux (wrestler)Claude Giroux is a Canadian-born midget wrestler whose career spans over 20 years. He is still active in the Canadian Independent circuit. Giroux's biggest exposure came when he performed as Doink The Clown's sidekick Dink in the World Wrestling Federation between 1993 and 1995...
(born 1956), midget wrestler who used the ring name Dink
Slang
- A hypocorism for the given name Dennis
- Military slangMilitary slangMilitary slang is an array of colloquial terminology used commonly by military personnel, including slang which is unique to or originates with the armed forces. It often takes the form of abbreviations/acronyms or derivations of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, or otherwise incorporates aspects of...
for a recruit in training, "Desperately In Need of Knowledge" - An acronym for a couple living together, "Dual Income, No KidsDinkyDinky may refer to:* Dinky Duck, a toon by Terrytoons* Dinky Toys, a brand of die-cast toy vehicles* Dinky Bingham, a musician and music producer...
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Sports
- In volleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
: tapping the ball just barely over the net after faking a spike - In ice fishingIce fishingIce fishing is the practice of catching fish with lines and fish hooks or spears through an opening in the ice on a frozen body of water. Ice anglers may sit on the stool in the open on a frozen lake, or in a heated cabin on the ice, some with bunks and amenities.-Locations:It is a popular pastime...
: a very small fish that takes up lots of time without results - In tennisTennisTennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
: a soft drop shot - In soccer: chip the ball lightly