Clinking

Definition: (An Adjective) Like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped.

Root word for clinking: Clink



DEFINITION OF CLINK: 
A short light metallic sound 

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government

a prison; jail; lockup.
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Etymology of Clinking:Comes from the root word: “Clink.”

The root word “clink” comes from

[Origin: 1275–1325; ME clinken, perh. < MD clinken to sound, ring, resound ]
Origin: 1505–15; after Clink, name of prison in Southwark, London, perh. < D klink door-latch ]


(Synonym of Clink: Jail)
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1)The clinking sound of coins and keys could be heard from the table beside us.

2)When the couple said “bottoms-up,” the sound of their clinking glass could be heard in a distance.


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