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tinkle

tin·kle

tinkle

 
pronunciation:
tIng kl
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: tinkles, tinkling, tinkled
definition 1: to make light ringing sounds.
The wind chime tinkled in the breeze.
synonyms:
clink, jingle
similar words:
chink, ring
definition 2: to cause to make light ringing sounds.
She tinkled Santa's bells.
synonyms:
clink, jingle
similar words:
chink, ring
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part of speech: noun
definition: a light ringing sound.
We heard the tinkle of the cat's little bell.
synonyms:
clink, jingle
similar words:
ring
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