Definition of: tinkle

(ting′kəl) v. ·kled, ·kling v.i.
1. To produce slight, sharp, metallic sounds, as a small bell.
—v.t.
2. To cause to tinkle.
3. To summon or signal by a tinkling.
—noun A sharp, clear, tinkling sound. [Freq. of TINK]
—tin′kling adjective & noun
—tin′kly adjective