tink

Meanings

Verb

  • To emit a high-pitched sharp or metallic noise.
  • To unknit.

Noun

  • A sharp, quick sound; a tinkle.
  • A member of the travelling community. A gypsy.

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Origin

  • From Middle English tinken, of imitative origin. Compare ting.
  • knit spelled backwards.
  • Shortened from tinker.

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