clink(4)
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clink verb1. ME.
[Prob. from Middle & mod. Dutch klinken sound, ring, tinkle, rel. to Middle Low German, Middle & mod. Dutch klank sound. Cf. CLANG, CLANK.]
verb trans. Cause to make a sharp abrupt ringing sound; strike together with such a clink. ME.
verb intrans. Move with or make a clink or clinks. LME.
verb intrans. Of words: jingle together; rhyme. E18.
verb trans. & intrans. Put or sit down, go off, put on, abruptly or smartly. Scot. E18.
clinking ppl adjective & adverb (a) ppl adjective that clinks; slang (exceedingly) good; (b) adverb (slang) exceedingly: M17.