clink meaning and definition

CLINK noun

Definition of clink (noun)

1. a short light metallic sound
   • synonyms: chink, click
2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
   • synonyms: gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer

CLINK verb

Definition of clink (verb)

1. make a high sound typical of glass
   • "champagne glasses clinked to make a toast"
2. make or emit a high sound
   • "tinkling bells"
   • synonyms: chink, tink, tinkle