Where does “tinkle” come from?
Tinkle comes from Middle English tinclen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
tinkle (English): To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very...
Definitions
- To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very...
Ancestry of “tinkle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | tinclen | to tinkle |