PINKING

To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.

To prick with a sword.

To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.

To become pink in color, to redden.

To turn (something) pink.

To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat.

Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).

Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.

To wink; to blink.

Decoration by adding holes or scalloping.