clinkety–clank

noun clink·ety–clank \ˈkliŋ-kə-tē-ˈklaŋk\

Definition of CLINKETY-CLANK

: a repeated usually rhythmic clanking sound <the clinkety–clank of a loose tire chain>

imitative

First Known Use: 1901

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