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tinkly

[ting-klee] / ˈtɪŋ kli /
ADJECTIVE
tinkling
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The wide tonal variation continues with “Don’t Let Go,” a gorgeous midtempo weeper with pedal-steel guitar, tinkly piano and mournful fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

“One. Two,” a judge called out softly as the bird on the right erupted into tinkly chirps.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2023

The track starts out light and tinkly but keeps adding bassy layers, literally showing the depth of their contempt.

From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2023

Succession’s barely even got past the plonky part into the tinkly bit before winners began to speak.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2020

“Sorry,” I say, giving what I hope is a tinkly laugh.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali


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