tinkle
verb (used without object)
to give forth or make a succession of short, light, ringing sounds, as a small bell.
will tinkle
-
future tenseof tinkle.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His playwright hero, mimed with manic-depressive animation by Bob Dishy, thinks his typewriter will tinkle merrily again if he can re-create his old home setting, complete with cockroaches and nagging Yiddish mama.
From Time Magazine Archive
Convinced that "everyone is tired of unmelodious music," Friml hopes that his first new operetta since 1934, a "real Frenchie" confection called Rendezvous in Paris, will tinkle onto Broadway during the coming season.
From Time Magazine Archive
Coats and pocketbooks come studded with nailheads, bells will tinkle along skirt hems, and shoes now have metal toggles and linked brass loops.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Now lie down and sleep, and if there is any danger I will tinkle my bell and awaken you."
From Uncle Wiggily's Travels by Howard Roger Garis
Its jewels will tinkle on thy skirt like the silver bells on the High Priest's robe.
From The Coming of the King by Bernie Babcock
