A “tinge” is a small amount or trace of something, often color, flavor, or emotion. It implies a subtle or slight presence rather than a full, pronounced quality. Key uses:

• Color: A pink tinged with blue; a slight color added to something.
• Flavor/odor: A tinge of lemon in frosting; a faint smell.
• Qualities or feelings: A tinge of sadness in a voice; a hint or hint of some characteristic.

Usage tips:

• As a noun: “There was a tinge of green in the glass.”
• As a verb (tinge, tinging): “The ink tinged his fingers blue.” or “Her words tinged with sarcasm.”