Meaning : The word dink is used in sport to refer to a softly struck hit or kick of the ball such that it drops abruptly to the ground.
Origin : Its first use can be traced back to 1939, when it was used in lawn tennis to refer to a drop shot. It has since then been used in many other sports as well, especially in football
The word also has a very specific usage in Australia. In that context, the word can be used to denote giving a lift on a bicycle.
Usage : Professionals make it look so easy, but dinking a football past a tall goalkeeper is no easy feat.
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