pink
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Meaning · English
An operative of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pink” mean?
An operative of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
Is “pink” formal or informal?
pink is generally dated, derogatory, slang.