I. ˈkliŋk verb
Etymology: Middle English, of imitative origin
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
: to give out a slight sharp short metallic sound
transitive verb
: to cause to clink
II. noun
Date: 15th century
: a clinking sound
III. noun
Etymology: probably from Clink, a prison in Southwark, London, England
Date: 1515
1. slang : a prison cell
2. slang : jail , prison