Pronunciation: /plɪŋk/
noun a short, sharp, metallic sound
A1 I heard a plink when the coin hit the ground.
A2 The plink of raindrops hitting the window was soothing.
B1 The plink of the guitar strings filled the room with music.
B2 The plink of the glass breaking alerted us to the intruder.
C1 The plink of the ice cubes in the glass signaled the start of the party.
C2 The plink of the metal detector indicated a hidden treasure nearby.
verb to make a short, sharp, metallic sound
A1 I heard the rain plink against the window.
A2 The coins plinked as they dropped into the piggy bank.
B1 She plinked on the guitar strings, trying to find the right note.
B2 The ice cubes plinked as they hit the bottom of the glass.
C1 The musician skillfully plinked out a beautiful melody on the piano.
C2 The sound of the water droplets plinking against the metal roof was soothing.
formal The musician delicately plinked the keys of the piano during the classical concert.
informal I heard the coins plink into the fountain as people made wishes.
slang I love the sound of rain plinking on the roof.
figurative Her words seemed to plink off his armor, unable to penetrate his tough exterior.
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