Plural for a light, clear ringing sound
“Charles's horse, too, was luxuriantly caparisoned and hung with large golden bells so that the shimmer of gold and jewels was echoed aurally by the tinkle of the bells.”
Plural for a splashing or gurgling sound, such as that of water flowing
“We sat beneath the shade, watching the ceaseless stream of foot-passengers along these converging and diverging footpaths while listening to the sweet tinkle of the fountain.”
Plural for a telephone call
“Think it over and give me a tinkle when you've come to a decision.”
Plural for urine or act of urinating
Plural for a ringing sound or noise
To make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound
“He was conscious of nothing more until he heard a bell tinkle faintly somewhere overhead.”
To make a splashing or gurgling sound, such as that of water flowing
“Enchanting music and the sound of trickling water tinkle in their ears.”
To pass urine from the body
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