Verb: plink plingk
- Make or cause to make a short, sharp, metallic sound
"Raindrops plinked against the tin roof"
- [N. Amer, informal] Shoot casually at targets, especially with a small-calibre firearm
"They spent the afternoon plinking at cans in the backyard"
- [informal] (music) play notes in a short, detached manner, especially on a piano or other keyboard instrument
"She plinked out 'Chopsticks' on the old upright piano"
- A short, high-pitched metallic sound
"The plink of raindrops on the tin roof created a soothing melody"
Derived forms: plinks, plinking, plinked
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