To make small quick sharp sounds, as by striking on metal; to clink. --And have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 7 Corinthians 13:1; Isaiah 3:18. The sprightly horse . Moves to the music of his tinkling bells. The moment the money tinkles in the chest, the soul mounts out of purgatory.

To hear a small sharp sound. And his ears tinkled, and his color fled.

To cause to clink or make sharp quick sounds.