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tinkle
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/tĩˈtĩ/tin·tim
Definition
1A light, sharp, metallic sound, like that of small bells or coins clinking.
Usage examples
“The tinkle of coins came from his pocket.”
“We heard the tinkle of the wind chimes.”
Common combinations
tinkle of bellstinkle of coins
Idiomatic expressions
- Not a brass farthing (not a single penny; equivalent to 'nem um tintim').