Tinging: meaning, definitions and examples
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tinging
[ หtษชลษชล ]
sound description
Tinging refers to a sharp, high-pitched ringing or tinkling sound, often produced by small bells or metal objects striking each other. It can also describe a sound that is sharp and clear, reminiscent of a bell's chime or a light metallic sound.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bells were tinging in the distance.
- I could hear the tinging of glass as she poured the drink.
- The wind gently made the wind chimes tinge.
- He paused to listen to the tinging of the coins in his pocket.
Translations
Translations of the word "tinging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tingindo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช tรถnen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyentuh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฝะณัะน
๐ต๐ฑ tinging
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใณใฎใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท tinging
๐ช๐ธ tingido
๐น๐ท tinging
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฌููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ tinging
๐ธ๐ฐ tinging
๐จ๐ณ ็่ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ tinging
๐ฎ๐ธ tinging
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฝะณะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tinging
๐ฒ๐ฝ tingido
Etymology
The word 'tinging' is derived from the Old English word 'tincan,' meaning 'to ring' or 'to sound.' This root gives insight into the sound qualities associated with the word. As language evolved, it became more associated with the specific kind of high-pitched sound made by small metal objects like bells. The evolution also reflects the onomatopoeic nature of the English language, where words are formed based on the sounds they represent. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action in process, thus describing an ongoing sound. The modern use of 'tinging' has maintained its connection to light, sharp sounds and is often used in contexts relating to musical instruments or light metal objects.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,192, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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