Tinkershire \Tink"er*shire\, Tinkle \Tin"kle\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The common guillemot. [Prov. Eng.]
Tinkle \Tin"kle\, v. i. [Freq. of tink. See {Tink}, {Tingle}.] 1. To make, or give forth, small, quick, sharp sounds, as a piece of metal does when struck; to clink.
As sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. --1 Cor. xiii. 1.
The sprightly horse Moves to the music of his tinkling bells. --Dodsley.
2. To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound.
And his ears tinkled, and the color fled. --Dryden.
Tinkle \Tin"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tinkled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tinkling}.] To cause to clonk, or make small, sharp, quick sounds.
Tinkle \Tin"kle\, n. A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal. --Cowper.
The bar opens and the tinkle of ice in thin glasses mingles with the chatter of expectant guests.
And with each puff of good fortune, Israelis listen for the tinkle of broken glass.
I do not think I have got everything I want from business.' Still, he puts aside time - albeit only 15 to 20 minutes a day - to tinkle the ivories (on a rented piano) when he needs a break from his studies.