Meaning of the word tinkle in English

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tinkle

US /ˈtɪŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈtɪŋ.kəl/

Noun

a light ringing sound:

Example:
In the distance we heard the silvery tinkle of a stream.

Verb

to make a light ringing sound:

Example:
Some small old-fashioned shops still have a bell which tinkles when you push the door open.