Tinkle is a verb that means to make or emit a light ringing sound, such as that of a small bell. It can also refer to the act of urination, especially by small children. The word can be used as both a transitive and intransitive verb. Tinkle can also be used as a noun to refer to the sound itself, or to a series of short high ringing or clinking sounds. Examples of tinkle in a sentence include "The ice tinkled in the glass," "A piano was tinkling in the background," and "He tinkled a small bell".