tintinnio — meaning in English

English meaning

• clink noun A short, sharp ringing sound, as of glass or metal striking together.
• jingle noun A short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand.

Senses

tintinnio is used for these senses in English:

• clink (onomatopoeia) The sound of metal on metal, or glass on glass.
• jingle The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.

clink — full definition

1. noun A short, sharp ringing sound, as of glass or metal striking together.
2. verb To make or cause a short ringing sound by striking metal or glass together.
3. noun Informal term for prison.

jingle — full definition

1. noun A short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand.
2. noun A light ringing or clinking sound, as of small bells or coins.
3. verb To make a light ringing or clinking sound.

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