tink

Meanings

• Noun

  A small metallic bell or gong, producing a clear ringing sound.

  - "Yn yr haf, daeth y tink yn llan."
  - "In the summer, the tink in the village rings."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɪŋk/
   
   
   
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2. /tɪŋk/
   
   
   
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3. /tɪŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tinkle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tink
ink , drink , sink

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Variants

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think , think better of , think much of , thinker , thinkers , thinking , thinking better of , thinking much of , thinks , thinks better of , thinks much of , thought , thought better of , thought much of , another think coming , has another think coming , have another think coming , thunk , think piece , think pieces , think tank , think tanks , think again , think ahead , think aloud loud , think aloud/out loud , think out loud

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Etymology

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From Old English 'tingan' meaning 'to ring'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tink' is also used in the game of 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' to refer to the spy.

2. In some parts of Wales, it is traditional to have a 'tink' on the door of a house to ward off evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. chime: A series of interconnected bells or other metallic objects that produce a melodic sound when struck.

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Culture

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In Welsh literature, the tink is often used as a symbol of joy and celebration. It is also used in traditional Welsh music, particularly in the genre of 'tinklan' or 'tinkling' music.

How to Memorize "tink"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, metallic bell producing a clear, ringing sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a tink with joy and celebration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'tink' as a 'tiny' bell that 'ting's.

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