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- Dictionarytwinkle/ˈtwɪŋkl/
verb
- 1. (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint: "the lights twinkled in the distance" Similar
- 2. (of a person's feet) move lightly and rapidly: "his sandalled feet twinkled over the ground" Similar
noun
- 1. a sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes: "she looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye"
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TINKLE definition: 1. a light ringing sound: 2. to make a phone call to someone: 3. an act of urination. Learn more.
The meaning of TINKLE is to make or emit a tinkle or a sound suggestive of a tinkle. How to use tinkle in a sentence.
TINKLE meaning: 1. a light ringing sound: 2. to make a phone call to someone: 3. an act of urination. Learn more.
Tinkle definition: to give forth or make a succession of short, light, ringing sounds, as a small bell.. See examples of TINKLE used in a sentence.
Definition of 'tinkle' tinkle. (tɪŋkəl ) Word forms: tinkles , tinkling , tinkled. 1. verb. If something tinkles, it makes a clear, high-pitched, ringing noise, especially as small parts of it strike a surface. A fresh cascade of splintered glass tinkled to the floor. [VERB preposition/adverb]
1. to ring or cause to ring with a series of high tinny sounds, like a small bell. 2. (tr) to announce or summon by such a ringing. 3. (intr) informal Brit to urinate. n. 4. a high clear ringing sound. 5. the act of tinkling. 6. (Telecommunications) informal Brit a telephone call. [C14: of imitative origin] ˈtinkling adj, n.
tinkle (something) to make a series of light, high ringing sounds; to make something produce this sound. A bell tinkled as the door opened. Water tinkled in the fountains. tinkling laughter; He tinkled the ice in his glass and took a sip.
Oct 3, 2024 · Definitions of tinkle. verb. make or emit a high sound. “ tinkling bells”. synonyms: chink, clink, tink. see more. noun. a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell. synonyms: ting.
tinkle definition: to make a soft, high, ringing sound. Learn more.
to cause to tinkle or jingle: The goat tinkled its bell every time it raised its head. Who's tinkling the piano? to make known, call attention to, attract, or summon by tinkling. n. a tinkling sound or tune. an act or instance of tinkling. Informal Terms a telephone call: Give me a tinkle before you leave for Europe.
