I. ˈpliŋk verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: imitative
intransitive verb
1. : to make a tinkling sound
2. : to shoot at random targets
you'll probably do plenty of plinking and informal target shooting — American Rifleman
people … who plink with anything from a dime store bow and arrow to handmade equipment — Sports Illustrated
transitive verb
1. : to cause to make a tinkling sound
plinked the little bell before him — Walter Goodman
2. : to shoot at especially in a casual manner
like boys … plinking cans from a riverbank — R.O.Bowen
II. noun
( -s )
: a tinkling sound
cricket chirp and plink of samisens — Frederick Ebright