How Do You Spell CLINK?

Pronunciation: [klˈɪŋk] (IPA)

CLINK Meaning and Definition

  1. Clink is a verb that refers to the sound produced by striking two hard objects, typically made of glass or metal, together. It implies a clear, sharp, and metallic sound that is distinct and often somewhat high-pitched. The word is commonly associated with the sound made by striking two drinking glasses or bottles together in a celebratory toast.

    As a noun, clink refers to the act of producing this sound, or the sound itself. It also commonly refers to a prison or jail, especially one that is old-fashioned or harsh. This particular usage is derived from the sound of the bars or chains clinking against each other in such facilities.

    In addition, clink can also be used as a slang term or verb to describe the act of serving a prison sentence. When someone says they are going to "do a clink," it means they are going to serve time in prison.

    The word clink can also have figurative meanings. It can indicate the sound of coins or other small objects jingling together, such as in a person's pocket. Furthermore, it can metaphorically represent the idea of a toast or celebration, like raising a glass and making a clinking sound.

  2. • To jingle; to make a small sharp ringing noise.
    • A sharp ring or jingle of small metallic bodies, as coins.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CLINK

The word "clink" is believed to have originated in Middle English around the 14th century. It comes from the Old English word "clincan", which means "to make a sharp sound" or "to sound with a ringing tone". The word also has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "klingan". The term "clink" is onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound it describes, especially the sharp sound of two hard objects striking or colliding, creating a metallic ringing noise.

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Plural form of CLINK is CLINKS

Conjugate verb Clink

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clinked
you would have clinked
he/she/it would have clinked
we would have clinked
they would have clinked
I would have clink
you would have clink
he/she/it would have clink
we would have clink
they would have clink

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been clinking
you would have been clinking
he/she/it would have been clinking
we would have been clinking
they would have been clinking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would clink
you would clink
he/she/it would clink
we would clink
they would clink

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be clinking
you would be clinking
he/she/it would be clinking
we would be clinking
they would be clinking

FUTURE

I will clink
you will clink
he/she/it will clink
we will clink
they will clink

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clinking
you will be clinking
he/she/it will be clinking
we will be clinking
they will be clinking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clinked
you will have clinked
he/she/it will have clinked
we will have clinked
they will have clinked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clinking
you will have been clinking
he/she/it will have been clinking
we will have been clinking
they will have been clinking

IMPERATIVE

you clink
we let´s clink

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clink

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clinking
you were clinking
he/she/it was clinking
we were clinking
they were clinking

PAST PARTICIPLE

clinked

PAST PERFECT

I had clinked
you had clinked
he/she/it had clinked
we had clinked
they had clinked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clinking
you had been clinking
he/she/it had been clinking
we had been clinking
they had been clinking

PRESENT

I clink
you clink
he/she/it clinks
we clink
they clink

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clinking
you are clinking
he/she/it is clinking
we are clinking
they are clinking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clinking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clinked
you have clinked
he/she/it has clinked
we have clinked
they have clinked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clinking
you have been clinking
he/she/it has been clinking
we have been clinking
they have been clinking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it clink

SIMPLE PAST

I clinked
you clinked
he/she/it clinked
we clinked
they clinked

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