plink
[verb]
Synonyms: tinkle, ting, tingle

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plink verb, noun, interjection, & adverb. [plɪŋk] M20.
[Imit.]
A. verb intrans. & trans.
1. verb intrans. Emit a short sharp metallic or ringing sound; play a musical instrument in this manner. M20.
■ P. Carey In the wet you live amongst plinking buckets.

2. verb intrans. & trans. Shoot (a gun) at a target, esp. casually; hit (something) with a shot from a gun. M20.
Air Gunner Fine for..paper targets, but not so good for plinking at..cans.
b. noun. The sound or action of plinking; a sharp metallic noise. M20.
C. interjection & adverb. With a plink. M20.
■ Tolkien Plink! a silver drop falls.

■ plinker noun (colloq.) (a) an airgun, a cheap low-calibre firearm; (b) a person who shoots with such a gun, esp. casually: L20.

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