Tinkle
(verb)
- To make a light ringing sound, such as that made by a small bell.
- To make a light, clear sound.
- To make a light, musical sound.
Origin:
From the middle english tinklen meaning to make a light ringing sound.
Examples:
- The wind chime tinkled in the breeze.
- The ice cubes tinkled in the glass.
- The music tinkled softly in the background.
- The bell tinkled as the door opened.
- The coins tinkled as they were poured out of the bag.