clinking

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound made by two hard objects striking against each other.

  - "The sound of glasses clinking together is a sign of celebration."
  - "The metal fence made a loud clinking sound as the wind blew through it."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clinking
ringing , tingling , binging

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Variants

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clink , clinked , clinking , clinks

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'clincan' means 'to strike together' or 'to link'.

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Trivia

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1. The sound of clinking is often used in movies and TV shows to signify a toast or a celebration.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that clinking glasses can ward off evil spirits or bring good luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sound: Clinking is a type of sound, specifically a percussive sound made by two hard objects striking against each other.

2. Chime: Clinking is related to the concept of a chime, which is a set of tuned bells or other objects that produce a pleasing sound when struck.

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Culture

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In various cultures, clinking is used as a symbol of unity, celebration, or good luck. For example, in Irish and Scottish traditions, clinking glasses is a gesture of friendship and prosperity.

How to Memorize "clinking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two metal cups being struck against each other to visualize the sound of clinking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of clinking with celebrations or good times to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clinks like links' to remember that clinking is the sound of objects linking together.

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