TINKLE

[verb], [noun] - (to make) a light ringing soundSome small old-fashioned shops still have a bell which tinkles when you push the door open. [I]The wind-chimes made a tinkling sound in the breeze. [I]In the distance we heard the silvery tinkle of a stream. [C]I thought I heard the faint tinkle of a telephone. [C](informal) A tinkle is also used to avoid saying an act of urinating.Do you need a tinkle before we go out?I'll just have/go for a tinkle.(dated informal) I'll give you a tinkle (= will make a telephone call to you) some time next week.