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.

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