pink

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

Used here as in England, like the word flower, to denote the finest part, the essence; as, ' She is the pink of perfection.'


I am the very pink of courtesy.--Shakspeare, Romeo and Juliet.

Then let Crispino, who was ne'er refused

The justice yet of being well abused,

With patience wait; and be content to reign

The pink of puppies in some future strain.--Young.

Mr. Smoothly was the mirror of fashion, and the pink of politeness.--Perils of Pearl Street, p. 25.

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

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