Clink
Pronunciation: /ˈklɪŋk/
Clink (noun)
- a slang word for jail or prison.
- a short, sharp sound made when metal hits metal.
Examples
- He spent a night in the clink for minor offenses.
- The clink was overcrowded with inmates.
Common collocations: spend time in clink, end up in clink, clink of glasses, clink of chains, clink together
Clink (verb)
- to make a short, sharp sound like metal hitting metal.
Examples
- The keys clinked as he walked.
- Coins clinked in her pocket.