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tintement — meaning in English

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English meaning

tinkle verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
tinkling noun A light, repeated ringing sound.

Senses

tintement is used for these senses in English:

tinkle A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.
tinkling A tinkle; a tinkling sound.

tinkle — full definition

verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
noun A light, high-pitched ringing sound.

tinkling — full definition

noun A light, repeated ringing sound.
adj Making a light, high-pitched ringing sound.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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