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clink

UK/klɪŋk/ US/ˈklɪŋk/ fairly common slang
verb (2) noun (2)

verb

1.

make a high sound typical of glass

  • “champagne glasses clinked to make a toast”
2.

make or emit a high sound

  • “tinkling bells”
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noun

1.
2.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

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Origin

From Middle English clinken, from Old English *clincan (compare clynnan, clynian (“to sound; resound”)), from Proto-Germanic *klinganą (“to sound”). Cognates include Middle Dutch klinken and German klingen. Related to cling (sound) and clang. May be further related to call. Perhaps of onomatopoeic origin, as metal against metal.

Phrases

  • clinking stuff

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