Tinkle

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋkəl/

Definitions of tinkle

noun a light, clear ringing sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a tinkle as the bell rang.

A2 The tinkle of wind chimes could be heard in the garden.

B1 The tinkle of the ice cream truck's bell signaled its arrival.

B2 The tinkle of laughter filled the room as friends shared stories.

C1 The soft tinkle of the piano keys created a soothing atmosphere.

C2 The tinkle of glasses clinking together could be heard as the toast was made.

verb to make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a tinkle as the wind chimes swayed in the breeze.

A2 The little girl's laughter tinkled through the air as she played with her toys.

B1 The ice cubes tinkled in the glass as he poured the cold drink.

B2 The bells on the cat's collar tinkled softly as it walked across the room.

C1 The delicate sound of the piano keys tinkled in the concert hall.

C2 The crystal chandelier tinkled as it swayed gently in the breeze from the open window.

Examples of tinkle in a Sentence

formal The sound of the tinkle of the wind chimes filled the garden with a soothing melody.

informal I could hear the tinkle of laughter coming from the living room.

slang The tinkle of ice cubes in the glass signaled the start of the party.

figurative Her laughter had a musical tinkle that brightened up the room.

Grammatical Forms of tinkle

• past tense: tinkled
• plural: tinkles
• comparative: more tinkle
• superlative: most tinkle
• present tense: tinkles
• future tense: will tinkle
• perfect tense: has tinkled
• continuous tense: is tinkling
• singular: tinkle
• positive degree: tinkle
• infinitive: to tinkle
• gerund: tinkling
• participle: tinkling

Origin and Evolution of tinkle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tinkle' originated from the Middle English word 'tinklen' which is believed to be derived from the Old English word 'tincian' meaning to tinkle or make a light, ringing sound.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the light, ringing sound of a small bell or metal object, 'tinkle' has evolved to also refer to the sound of small droplets of liquid falling or hitting a surface, as well as the act of urinating in informal language.