Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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tinkle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
chink | Yes | No | Yes | No |
tinkle (noun) | chink (noun) |
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a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell | a short light metallic sound |
a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall | |
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent |
tinkle (verb) | chink (verb) |
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make or emit a high sound | make cracks or chinks in |
fill the chinks of, as with caulking | |
make or emit a high sound |