tinkle

/ˈtɪŋkəl/
verb
  1. To make a light, clear ringing sound.
    • The ice in his glass tinkled when he raised it for a toast.
    • The tiny bells on the cat's collar tinkled as it walked.
    • She tinkled the keys on the piano to warm up her fingers.
  2. To urinate (informal, often used with children).
    • He tinkled in the potty for the first time today.
    • The puppy needs to go outside to tinkle.
    • Don't forget to tinkle before we leave the house.
noun
  1. A light, clear ringing sound, like that of a small bell.
    • I heard the tinkle of a bell when someone opened the shop door.
    • The ice cubes made a soft tinkle as they dropped into the glass.
    • The tinkle of the wind chimes soothed her as she sat on the porch.
  2. An act of urinating (informal, often used with children).
    • She took her toddler to the bathroom for a quick tinkle.
    • After the long hike, they stopped behind a tree for a tinkle.
    • The little boy said he needed a tinkle before the car ride.
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