verb
tink
TIHNGK
Tink (verb) means to make a light, sharp, metallic sound. Example: “The spoon tinked against the side of the mug.”
verb
1
To make a light, sharp, metallic sound.
"The spoon tinked against the side of the mug."
noun
1
A brief, sharp metallic sound.
"She heard a faint tink from the kitchen."
How to use tink
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, sharp metallic clinking sound.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tinks
- Third person singular
- tinks
- Past tense
- tinked
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Etymology
From Middle English tinken, possibly related to "tin" plus a suffix imitating sound, and closely related to "ting".
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What does “tink” mean?
The word “tink” means to make a light, sharp, metallic sound. In plain terms, a short, sharp metallic clinking sound.
How do you pronounce “tink”?
“Tink” is pronounced TIHNGK (/ˈtɪŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tink” in a sentence?
Here is “tink” used in a sentence: “The spoon tinked against the side of the mug.”
What part of speech is “tink”?
Depending on how it is used, “tink” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “tink” come from?
The word “tink” comes from Middle English. From Middle English tinken, possibly related to "tin" plus a suffix imitating sound, and closely related to "ting".
How many meanings does “tink” have?
“Tink” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a light, sharp, metallic sound.
