TINKLE


Meaning of TINKLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tɪŋk(ə)l ]

( tinkles, tinkling, tinkled)

1.

If something tinkles , it makes a clear, high-pitched, ringing noise, especially as small parts of it strike a surface.

A fresh cascade of splintered glass tinkled to the floor...

We strolled past tinkling fountains and perfumed gardens.

VERB : V prep / adv , V-ing , also V

Tinkle is also a noun.

...a tinkle of broken glass.

N-COUNT : usu sing

2.

If a bell tinkles or if you tinkle it, it makes a quiet ringing noise as you shake it.

An old-fashioned bell tinkled as he pushed open the door...

Miss Peel tinkled her desk bell and they all sat down again.

VERB : V , V n

Tinkle is also a noun.

...the tinkle of goat bells.

N-COUNT : usu sing

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