Associations to the word «Tinkling»

Wiktionary

TINKLING, noun. A tinkle; a tinkling sound.
TINKLING, noun. The grackle.
TINKLING, adjective. One that tinkles.
TINKLING, verb. Present participle of tinkle

Dictionary definition

TINKLING, adjective. Like the short high ringing sound of a small bell; "sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal".

Wise words

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