chinkle Meaning & Definition
/ˈt͡ʃɪŋkl̩/
What Does Chinkle Mean?
Chinkle is used as a noun meaning A turn or kink in a rope. As a verb, it means To chink or jingle.
Word Facts for Chinkle
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃɪŋkl̩/ |
| Plural | chinkles |
| Verb forms | chinkles, chinkling, chinkled |
Chinkle Definition (Noun)
- A turn or kink in a rope.
Chinkle as a Verb
- To chink or jingle.
- To tinkle or cause to tinkle; to produce a continued chinking sound with.
He chinkled the coins in his pocket.
Noun
- A ringing sound of low volume.
Synonyms of Chinkle
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Chinkle synonyms and antonyms →Chinkle in a Sentence
He chinkled the coins in his pocket.
Word Forms & Grammar
chinkle (plural chinkles)
chinkle (third-person singular simple present chinkles, present participle chinkling, simple past and past participle chinkled)
Origin of Chinkle
Origin 1: Variation of kinkle.
Origin 2: From chink + -le.
Common Questions About Chinkle
Is chinkle a noun or a verb?
Chinkle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of chinkle?
The plural of chinkle is chinkles.
What is the past tense of chinkle?
The past tense of chinkle is chinkled. The present participle is chinkling.