I. ˈpliŋk verb
Etymology: imitative
Date: 1941
intransitive verb
1. : to make a tinkling sound
2. : to shoot at random targets in an informal and noncompetitive manner
transitive verb
1. : to cause to make a tinkling sound
2. : to shoot at especially in a casual manner
• plink·er noun
II. noun
Date: 1954
: a tinkling metallic sound