noun

kino

KEE-noh

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Kino (noun) means a reddish resin produced by certain trees, especially some eucalypts, used in dyeing, tanning leather, and traditional medicine. Example: “The bark oozed a dark kino that hardened in the sun.”

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A reddish resin produced by certain trees, especially some eucalypts, used in dyeing, tanning leather, and traditional medicine.

"The bark oozed a dark kino that hardened in the sun."

Informal slang for physical, often flirtatious touching between people.

"He's big on kino early in a conversation — a hand on the arm, that kind of thing."

How to use kino

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context, either a plant resin used for dyeing/medicine, or slang for casual physical touch.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: kinos
Comparative: more kino
Superlative: most kino

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Etymology

First recorded in the 18th century, perhaps borrowed from Mandingo cano, or from a language of the East Indies.

Synonyms

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gum kino kino gum

Rhymes for kino

Ino dino vino wino mino gino Pino Hino rhino amino chino albino

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kino” mean?

The word “kino” means a reddish resin produced by certain trees, especially some eucalypts, used in dyeing, tanning leather, and traditional medicine. In plain terms, depending on context, either a plant resin used for dyeing/medicine, or slang for casual physical touch.

How do you pronounce “kino”?

“Kino” is pronounced KEE-noh (/ˈkiːnəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kino” in a sentence?

Here is “kino” used in a sentence: “The bark oozed a dark kino that hardened in the sun.”

What part of speech is “kino”?

“Kino” is a noun.

How many meanings does “kino” have?

“Kino” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a reddish resin produced by certain trees, especially some eucalypts, used in dyeing, tanning leather, and traditional medicine.