ting´er

tinge «tihnj», verb, tinged, tinge|ing or ting|ing, noun.

–v.t.

1. to color slightly: »

A drop of ink will tinge a glass of water.

2. Figurative. to add a trace of some quality to; change a very little: »

Her remarks were tinged with envy. Sad memories tinged their present joy.

–n.

1. a slight coloring or tint: »

There is a tinge of red in her cheeks.

2. Figurative. a very small amount; trace: »

She likes just a tinge of lemon in her tea. There was a tinge of blame in his voice.

╂[< Latin tingere to dye, color. Compare etym. under taint (Cf. ↑taint), tinct (Cf. ↑tinct), tint. (Cf. ↑tint)]

–ting´er, noun.