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\ ˈkliŋk 
\
\clinked; clinking; clinks
Definition of clink
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to give out a slight sharp short metallic sound
: to cause to clink
clink
noun (1)Definition of clink (Entry 2 of 3)
: a clinking sound
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Synonyms for clink
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Noun (2)
- bastille,
- big house
- [slang],
- bridewell,
- brig,
- calaboose,
- can,
- cooler,
- coop,
- guardroom,
- hock,
- hold,
- hoosegow,
- jail,
- jailhouse,
- joint
- [slang],
- jug,
- lockup,
- nick
- [British slang],
- pen,
- penitentiary,
- pokey
- [slang],
- prison,
- quod
- [British slang],
- slam,
- slammer,
- stir
- [slang],
- stockade,
- tolbooth
- [Scottish]
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More Definitions for clink
clink
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of clink
: to make or cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound that is made when glass or metal objects hit each other
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clink
verb\ ˈkliŋk \
\clinked; clinking
Kids Definition of clink
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make or cause to make a slight short sound like that of metal being struck
The refrigerator door opened and bottles rattled and clinked.— Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control
clink
nounKids Definition of clink (Entry 2 of 2)
: a slight sharp ringing sound
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The first known use of clink was in the 14th century
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