Tinkle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tinkle

[ ˈtɪŋ.kəl ]

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sound

To make a series of short, high ringing sounds, like those of a small bell

Synonyms

chime, jingle, ring

Examples of usage

I could hear the rain tinkling on the window pane.
The wind chimes tinkled softly in the breeze.

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urination

A childish word for urination

Synonyms

pee, piss, wee

Examples of usage

She needed to have a tinkle before they left the house.
He had a tinkle behind the bushes.

Translations

Translations of the word "tinkle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tilintar

🇮🇳 झनकार

🇩🇪 klingeln

🇮🇩 berdenting

🇺🇦 дзвін

🇵🇱 dzwonić

🇯🇵 チリンチリン

🇫🇷 tinter

🇪🇸 tintinear

🇹🇷 çınlamak

🇰🇷 따르릉

🇸🇦 رن

🇨🇿 cinkat

🇸🇰 cinkať

🇨🇳 叮当

🇸🇮 zvončkljati

🇮🇸 klinck

🇰🇿 шыңғырлау

🇬🇪 ჟღარუნი

🇦🇿 cingildəmək

🇲🇽 tintinear

Word origin

The word 'tinkle' originated from the Middle English word 'tinklen', which is imitative of the sound made by a small bell or light metal object. Over time, it has evolved to be used in various contexts, including describing the sound of rain or wind chimes, as well as a euphemism for urination, especially in a playful or childish manner.