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clinkety-clank

[kling-ki-tee-klangk]

noun

  1. a succession of alternating clinks clink and clanks.

    the clinkety-clank of armored vehicles on the rough road.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of clinkety-clank1

1900–05; alteration of clink 1 + clank
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Example Sentences

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Verily yes,—for the riders gay, Saddled softly, in armed array, Hand on the bridle, heel at the flank, And that martial music, clinkety-clank!

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