DINK

Definition

Acronym of double income, no kids or dual income, no kids: a childless couple with two jobs and thus two incomes.

Etymology

Originally US. First attested in the 1980s.

Example Sentences

• "Homer "It was a wonderful time. We were living the DINK life." Lisa "Dink?" Homer: "DINK: Dual income, no kids." Lisa: "Oh, DINK.""
• "In certain states, DINKs out earn their DIWK counterparts by an even more considerable margin. As you can see, DINKs in Connecticut earn 70% more than DIWKs, and DINK households make 62% more than DIWKs in Rhode Island."