First Known Use: 14th century
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1clink
verb \ˈkliŋk\
: to make or cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound that is made when glass or metal objects hit each other
Full Definition of CLINK
intransitive verb
: to give out a slight sharp short metallic sound
transitive verb
: to cause to clink
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Origin of CLINK
Middle English, of imitative origin
2clink
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3clink
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Definition of CLINK
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slang : a prison cell
Origin of CLINK
probably from Clink, a prison in Southwark, London, England
First Known Use: 1515
CLINK Defined for Kids
1clink
verb \ˈkliŋk\
clinkedclink·ing
Definition of CLINK for Kids
: to make or cause to make a slight short sound like that of metal being struck <The refrigerator door opened and bottles rattled and clinked. — Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control>
2clink
noun
Definition of CLINK for Kids
: a slight sharp ringing sound
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