Tinkle

/ˈtɪŋ.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a light ringing sound.

I could hear the tinkle of distant bells.

verb

to make a series of light, sharp ringing sounds.

The wind chimes began to tinkle softly in the breeze.

to urinate (used informally).

He said he needed to tinkle before we left the house.

Middle English: from the verb 'tinkel', probably a frequentative of a Scandinavian origin.

tinkle bell

A small bell that produces a light ringing sound.

tinkle of laughter

A light, cheerful sound made when someone laughs.

jingle

A short, simple tune, often used in advertisements.

chime

A ringing sound, typically from a bell.

ring

A sound made by something vibrating.

To urinate.

I need to tinkle, can we take a quick break?

A light or cheerful sound.

The tinkle of her laughter brightened the room.