"dinq" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /dɪŋk/
Etymology: Initialism of delinquent in nuclear qualifications, originally used in nuclear submarine programs. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} dinq (not comparable)
  1. (US, Navy, slang) Not making a requisite amount of progress in one's qualifications. Tags: Navy, US, not-comparable, slang Synonyms: behind the curve, dink Related terms: up or out
    Sense id: en-dinq-en-adj-Pdkkzirw Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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