1. makes a light, clear ringing sound
Usage: third person singular present
2. urinates
Usage: informal; childish

1. light, clear ringing sounds
Usage: plural

Examples

• The wind chime tinkles softly in the breeze.
• She tinkles the small bell to get attention.
• The ice tinkles against the glass as he drinks.
• The baby tinkles in his diaper.
• We heard the gentle tinkles of the fountain.
• The cat’s collar tinkles when she walks.
• The piano tinkles a simple melody.