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tinkle Definition and Meaning in English (tinkle definition)

verb
Synonyms:jinglechimering
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Tinkle definition: To make a light, clear, ringing sound, typically produced by small metal objects or glass striking each other.

Definitions of Tinkle

  1. 1verb

    To make a light, clear, ringing sound, typically produced by small metal objects or glass striking each other.

  2. 2noun

    A light, clear, ringing sound, often pleasant and delicate.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    To urinate, used as a euphemism or in child-directed speech.

Example Sentences

“The small bells on the cat's collar would tinkle softly as she moved.”

“I heard a faint tinkle of glass from the kitchen.”

“My toddler said she needed to tinkle before bed.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensetinkled
present participletinkling
agent nountinkler
adjectivetinkly

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Tinkle definition: To make a light, clear, ringing sound, typically produced by small metal objects or glass striking each other.
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'Tinkle' translates to 'tinkle' in English. Tinkle definition: To make a light, clear, ringing sound, typically produced by small metal objects or glass striking each other.
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