tinkled

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a clear, ringing sound, especially when hit or shaken.

  - "The wind chimes tinkled in the breeze."
  - "The ice in my glass tinkled as I swirled it."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tinkled
dinkled , sankled , ankle

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Variants

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tinkle , tinkled , tinkles , tinkling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to think' or 'to muse', but the modern meaning comes from the sound of small bells or other objects being struck or shaken.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tinkled' comes from the Old English word 'tincan', which means 'to think'.

2. In the early 20th century, wind chimes were popularized in the United States by Thomas Edison, who installed a set in his laboratory.

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Related Concepts

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1. chimes: A set of tubes or rods of graduated length suspended from a common metal bar, which when struck by the wind or by a clapper, emit a musical sound.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tinkled' is often used to describe the sound of wind chimes or bells, creating a peaceful or serene atmosphere. In music, the sound of 'tinkling' is often used to represent merriment or happiness.

How to Memorize "tinkled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wind chime hanging in a gentle breeze, the bells swaying back and forth and producing a soft, ringing sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tinkled' with the sound of wind chimes or bells.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a wind chime and the sound it makes when the wind blows.

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