noun / verb
chink
A short, light metallic ringing sound.
The glasses chink lightly as the diners raise them in a toast.
Etymology
An imitation of a light metallic ringing sound. No connection with the opening-word or the ethnic slur is implied.
More examples
- A faint chink of coins comes from his pocket.
- The spoon chinked against the metal cup.
- She hears bottles chinking in the crate.
Forms
chink · chinks · chinked · chinking
Similar words
- clang
- Clang is generally louder and heavier; chink is a light brief ringing sound.