English noun: tinkle | |||
1. | tinkle (event) a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell | ||
Synonyms | ting | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
English verb: tinkle | |||
1. | tinkle (perception) make or emit a high sound | ||
Samples | Tinkling bells. | ||
Synonyms | chink, clink, tink | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||