clink
noun/klɪŋk/
Frequency rank: #18,344 most common English word
Meaning
A sharp, light ringing sound made by the collision of glass or metal objects.
Example sentence
The guests raised their glasses and heard the satisfying clink as they toasted the newlyweds.
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