dinky1

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪŋki/

adjective (dinkier, dinkiest)

informal
  • 1British (of an object or place) attractively small and neat: a dinky little restaurant
  • 2North American disappointingly small; insignificant: I can’t believe the dinky salaries they pay here

Origin:

late 18th century: from Scots and northern English dialect dink 'neat, trim', of unknown origin