1. making a light, sharp ringing sound, typically when metal objects touch
Usage: present participle of ‘clink’

1. making or characterized by a light, sharp ringing sound

1. the action or sound of making light, sharp ringing noises

Examples

• The clinking of glasses filled the restaurant as diners made toasts.
• She heard the clinking sound of coins in her pocket.
• The wind chimes were clinking softly in the breeze.
• He was clinking his spoon against the coffee cup absentmindedly.
• The clinking chains announced the dog’s arrival.
• Ice cubes were clinking in her glass of water.
• The constant clinking of the metal fence was annoying.