noun
clinking
Clinking (noun) means a repeated light ringing noise, as of glasses or coins striking together. Example: “The clinking of cutlery filled the quiet restaurant.”
noun
1
A repeated light ringing noise, as of glasses or coins striking together.
"The clinking of cutlery filled the quiet restaurant."
Word Forms
clinkings plural
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What does “clinking” mean?
The word “clinking” means a repeated light ringing noise, as of glasses or coins striking together.
How do you use “clinking” in a sentence?
Here is “clinking” used in a sentence: “The clinking of cutlery filled the quiet restaurant.”
What part of speech is “clinking”?
“Clinking” is a noun.