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Meaning of 'tinkle' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Tinkle [ n.]
- The common guillemot.
- A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal.
2 . Tinkle [ v. i.]
- To make, or give forth, small, quick, sharp sounds, as a piece of metal does when struck; to clink.
- To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound.
3 . Tinkle [ v. t.]
- To cause to clonk, or make small, sharp, quick sounds.

Meaning of 'tinkle' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . tinkle [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make or emit a high sound
Example in sentence:
  • tinkling bells

Nearby Words:

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