clinkety-clink

clinkety-clink
\\-|kliŋk\ noun
Etymology: clinkety + clink (II)
: a repeated usually rhythmic clinking sound

the clinkety-clink of coins in his pocket as he walked

— compare clinkety-clank

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • clinkety-clink — clink·ety clink …   English syllables

  • clinkety-clank — clink·ety clank …   English syllables

  • clinkety-clank — |kliŋkəd.ē|klaŋk, aiŋk noun Etymology: clinkety (alteration of clink) (II) + clank : a repeated usually rhythmic clanking sound the clinkety clank of a loose chain on an automobile wheel * * * /kling ki tee klangk /, n. a succession of… …   Useful english dictionary

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