clinking Definition
- 1a short, sharp sound made by two objects being hit together
- 2to make or cause to make a short, sharp sound by two objects being hit together
Using clinking: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clinking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The glasses were clinking as they toasted.
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She heard the sound of coins clinking in his pocket.
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He was clinking his spoon against the cup.
clinking Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with clinking
clinking glasses
to raise and touch glasses together in a toast
Example
We clinked our glasses and drank to our success.
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I could hear the clink of ice in his glass.
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The clink of chains echoed through the dungeon.
Summary: clinking in Brief
Clinking [ˈklɪŋkɪŋ] refers to a short, sharp sound made by two objects being hit together. It can be used both as a noun and a verb. Examples include 'The glasses were clinking as they toasted.' and 'He was clinking his spoon against the cup.' Phrases include 'clinking glasses,' which means to raise and touch glasses together in a toast, and 'clink of ice,' which refers to the sound of ice cubes hitting against each other.
