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tinkle n

Tinkle means a series of short high ringing or clinking sounds. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of tinkle

  • a series of short high ringing or clinking sounds

Usage examples of tinkle

The tinkle of ice in the glass broke the silence.

We heard the tinkle of a bell near the shop door.

A faint tinkle came from the wind chimes on the porch.

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