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Definition of tinklesnext
plural of tinkle
as in rattles
a series of short high ringing sounds the soothing tinkle of the wind chime on the back porch

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tinkle
as in clinks
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound the bell around the cat's neck tinkled as he ran across the yard

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Recent Examples of tinkles
Noun
Sometimes, in the deep winter quiet, a piano tinkles in Kelley’s Saloon, and the spirits dance to ghostly music. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025 From the moment that Jerry Goldsmith’s piano tinkles caress the opening bars of his score while stars float past the frame, anyone with a soul knows that this is not your average IP cash-in. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkles
Noun
  • Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Across the album, delicate chimes, gritty shakers, and orchestral strings radiate like the softened glow of old music videos.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
  • If the night is bound to be full of doorbell chimes, create a safe space for your pet.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.
    Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • That rings hollow considering Martinez’s long history of taking actions that have also stoked fear in the Jewish community.
    Kevin Wilk, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The company's vending machines found at many airports made loud, attention-drawing jingles, drawing dramatic complaints and jokes from TikTok travelers.
    Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
  • There were even multiple catchy jingles that captured the correct ratios for each component, though different versions included varying amounts.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Tinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkles. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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