ink /ˈɪŋk/noun 6verb 4forms 3phrases 6 noun6 •colored wet material used in a pen or a printing machine to make marks on paperThis form should be filled out in ink. •A particular type, color or container of this fluid. •(slang) Tattoo work."I saw it hanging on the wall of a tattoo hut where I went to get some ink done ten years ago," he stuttered, flushing in splotches and squirming in his chair. — 1998 •The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy. •(slang) Publicity.The TSA has been getting a lot of ink lately. •(slang) Cheap red wine. verb4 •To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.A plain impression is obtained by pressing the bulb of the finger, with the plane of the nail parallel to the plane of the plate, on the inked plate and then on the paper in the same manner. — 1919 •To sign (a contract or similar document). •To apply a tattoo to (someone). •to eject ink formsinked · inking · inks Phrases with ink bleed red inkTo suffer from severe net losses. get inkTo receive publicity. ink into fill in or write in using a pen ink upTo apply or install ink in preparation for printing. red inkFinancial loss. spill inkTo write, especially professionally.
