v. i. | 1. | To make, or give forth, small, quick, sharp sounds, as a piece of metal does when struck; to clink. |
2. | To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound. | |
v. t. | 1. | To cause to clonk, or make small, sharp, quick sounds. |
n. | 1. | A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal. |
Noun | 1. | tinkle - a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell Synonyms: ting |
Verb | 1. | tinkle - make or emit a high sound; "tinkling bells" |