A newspaper printed on pink paper; especially (usually with capital initials) the Sporting Times (now historical) or the Financial Times; (formerly also) a reporter for the Sporting Times.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Sporting Times.
Definition of pink 'un in US English:
pink 'un
noun
informal
A newspaper printed on pink paper; especially (usually with capital initials) the Sporting Times (now historical) or the Financial Times; (formerly also) a reporter for the Sporting Times.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Sporting Times.