tinkle
🇺🇸
/ˈtɪŋkl/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɪŋkl/
noun
R
A light, high-pitched sound, like that of a small bell or glass breaking.
The tinkle of the ice cubes in the glass made a pleasant sound.
R
A phone call.
I received a tinkle from my friend this morning.
R
A light, brief urination.
I just need a quick tinkle.
verb
R
To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like that of a small bell.
The wind chimes tinkled softly in the breeze.
translation
A light, high-pitched sound, like that of a small bell or glass breaking.; A phone call.; A light, brief urination.
To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like that of a small bell.
Word Forms
3rd Present
tinkles
Progressive
tinkling
Past
tinkled
Plural
tinkles
Perfect
tinkled