linky

/ˈlɪŋki/

//ˈlɪŋki// adj

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"linky" is a 5-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“linky” is uncommon English (frequency #55,560 among 2,297 “L” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#55,560
frequency rank, English
2,297
“L” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Of or pertaining to hyperlinks.

Corpus desk

Index EN-linky · linky · English

linky · rank #55,560 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #55,560
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,297
  • PHOTO-FINISH Linc

Nearest frequency peer: Linc (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Long-tail ranks near “linky”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “linky” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for linky
PropertyValue
Headwordlinky
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈlɪŋki/
Letters5
Frequency rank#55,560
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “linky” in English

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).linkyfalls in this rarity band:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “Linc” (#55,559), “Linwood” (#55,561), “lignite” (#55,558). Among 2,297 “L” headwords, “linky” is #55,560. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

linky is uncommon English at frequency #55,560 among 2,297 “L” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈlɪŋki/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Of or pertaining to hyperlinks.".

No generated misspelling entries exist for linky in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: From link + -y. The correct English form is linky, spelled L-I-N-K-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to hyperlinks.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how linky appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. You'll see how to add links to either text or graphics and lots of other linky goodness.

Etymology

From link + -y.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "linky"?
"linky" is spelled L-I-N-K-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋki/.
What does "linky" mean?
As an adjective, "linky" means: Of or pertaining to hyperlinks.
How do you pronounce "linky"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "linky" is /ˈlɪŋki/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "linky"?
From link + -y. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "linky", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 5 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

lifer#55,557layed#55,549Kunal#55,542manse#55,582

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list