clink
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/klɪŋk/
sharp sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clink' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clinken,' where 'clink' meant 'to make a sharp sound.'
Historical Evolution
'clinken' transformed into the modern English word 'clink' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a sharp sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sharp, ringing sound, like that made by striking metal or glass.
The clink of the glasses was heard throughout the room.
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Noun 2
slang for a prison or jail.
He spent a night in the clink for disorderly conduct.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45