tinkle — to make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪŋkəl/
Korean meaning: 딸랑딸랑 소리를 내다, 방울 소리를 내다
Korean pronunciation: **팅**클
Example Sentences
- My cat's collar bell tinkles every time she moves, making her the world's worst ninja
- The old piano's keys tinkle weakly when pressed
- Her jewelry tinkled softly as she walked down the stairs
tinkle
VERB//ˈtɪŋkəl//
to make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound
to make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound
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Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 의성어로, 작고 맑은 금속성 소리를 모방한 단어입니다. 'tink'라는 소리에 반복을 나타내는 '-le' 접미사가 붙어 형성되었습니다.
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“My cat's collar bell tinkles every time she moves, making her the world's worst ninja”
“The old piano's keys tinkle weakly when pressed”
“Her jewelry tinkled softly as she walked down the stairs”
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