tinkle
verb (used without object)
to give forth or make a succession of short, light, ringing sounds, as a small bell.
tinkled
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past participleof tinkle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof tinkle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tinkleverb (used without object)to give forth or make a succession of short, light, ringing sounds, as a small bell.
Example Sentences
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“He loved it. Coach Wooden would be tinkled pink. He loved Ann Meyers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
A bell tinkled as I pushed through the back door to Cora’s porch, propped open by an old book.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2019
Michael Jackson, we just sat upstairs in this office and I tinkled on the piano and we just made up a song there.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2017
A giant Christmas tree stood in the corner, music tinkled happily, and the adults milled around drinking.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 26, 2017
Each time, as teacup rattled against saucer, as spoon tinkled against edge of cup, I asked questions.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
