dinghy /ˈdɪŋ.(ɡ)i/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship. •A sailing dinghy. •An inflatable rubber life raft. verb1 •To travel by dinghy. formsdinghied · dinghying · dinghies