Definition of plink
intransitive verb
1 : to make a tinkling sound
2 : to shoot at random targets in an informal and noncompetitive manner
transitive verb
1 : to cause to make a tinkling sound
2 : to shoot at especially in a casual manner
plinker
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Recent Examples of plink from the Web
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A few years later, Indra was at the piano plinking out a piece by Beethoven.
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Mikal Cronin tentatively strummed his bass, Charles Moothart tightened drumheads, Ben Boye plinked a few keys on his electric piano.
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Origin and Etymology of plink
imitative
plink
Definition of plink
: a tinkling metallic sound
Recent Examples of plink from the Web
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Classical music plinks softly from speakers overhead.
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First Known Use of plink
1916
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