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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Origin and Etymology of plink
imitative
First Known Use: 1941
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plink
noun
Definition of plink
: a tinkling metallic sound
1916
First Known Use of plink
1916
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