clinking

clink-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Making or causing sharp ringing sounds.

  2. 2.

    The action or sound of making sharp ringing sounds.

  3. 3.

    Producing a clinking sound.

Related words

See also: clink, ringing, tinkling
Synonyms: chinking, jingling, ringing, tinkling

Etymology

Present participle of "clink," from Middle English "clinken." The "-ing" suffix creates the ongoing action form.