Pinko (noun)

A person with socialist or left-wing views, but not necessarily a committed member of a particular political party.

Origin:

The origin of the word "pinko" is uncertain, but it"s likely a term used to describe people with left-wing or socialist beliefs, with the association to the color pink as a derogatory reference.

Examples:

  1. During the Cold War, many people were called pinkos as an insult for their left-leaning views.
  2. The term pinko is often used to describe someone who is seen as not fully committed to a particular ideology.
  3. The political commentator called the candidate a pinko for his progressive policies.
  4. The conservative party accused the liberal party of being a bunch of pinkos.
  5. He was labeled a pinko by his opponents, but he considered himself a moderate.
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