Tinkling

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋkəl/

Tinkling (verb)

  1. to make a light, ringing sound like a small bell.
  2. to call someone on the phone, usually for a short time.

Examples

  • The wind chimes tinkle in the breeze.
  • Coins tinkle in the pocket as you walk.

Common collocations: tinkle softly, tinkle in the distance, give a tinkle, tinkle someone, gentle tinkle

Tinkling (noun)

  1. a soft, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
  2. a child's word for going to the toilet to urinate.

Examples

  • The tinkle of the bell signaled the start of class.
  • A tinkle echoed through the empty hallway.

Synonyms of Tinkling

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