Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
PINK
I. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch pinke
Date: 15th century
a ship with a narrow overhanging stern,
II. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1573
any of a genus ( Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers,
2. the very embodiment ; paragon , b. one dressed in the height of fashion, elite , highest degree possible ; height ,
III. noun
Date: 1678
any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation,
2. the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat, pink-colored clothing, light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers, pinko ,
IV. adjective
Date: 1720
of the color pink, holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views, emotionally moved ; excited, pinkness noun
V. transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, to thrust
Date: 1503
1. to perforate in an ornamental pattern, to cut a saw-toothed edge on,
2. pierce , stab , to wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule