tinkle
nounmasculine/tĩˈtĩ/low
tin·tim
Definition
A light, sharp, metallic sound, like that of small bells or coins clinking.
The tinkle of coins came from his pocket.
We heard the tinkle of the wind chimes.
Common collocations
tinkle of bellstinkle of coins
Idiomatic expressions
- Not a brass farthing (not a single penny; equivalent to 'nem um tintim').
Etymology
Onomatopeia do som de pequenos sinos ou moedas a tilintar.