Definition of tinkle

• n. - The common guillemot.
• v. i. - To make, or give forth, small, quick, sharp sounds, as a piece of metal does when struck; to clink.
• v. i. - To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound.
• v. t. - To cause to clonk, or make small, sharp, quick sounds.
• n. - A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal.