chink

IPA(Pronunciation)

intransitive transitive

(intransitive) To make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching.

Japanese Meaning

金属などがぶつかり合って、かすかな音を立てること

The coins chink softly in my pocket as I walk down the street.

通りを歩くと、ポケットの中の硬貨がカチャンと鳴る。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching.

The coins were chinking in his pocket.

Sense（2）

He chinks his purse

chinks

（ present singular third-person ）

chinking

（ participle present ）

chinked

（ participle past ）

chinked

（ past ）