plinky

English

Etymology

From plink +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈplɪŋki/
• Rhymes: -ɪŋki

Adjective

plinky (comparative more plinky, superlative most plinky)

1. (informal) Characterized by plink sounds.
   • 2007 June 18, Kelefa Sanneh, “Preppie Afro-Pop and Other Odd Blends”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     On Saturday the band members laid down a series of playful indie-rock grooves: plinky keyboards and spidery guitar lines, rattling drums and nudging bass.

Derived terms

• plinky-plonky

Anagrams

• pinkly