<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to give forth or make a succession of short, light, ringing sounds, as a small bell.</li><li>to run one's fingers lightly over a keyboard instrument or to play such an instrument simply or badly.</li><li>(Baby Talk) to urinate.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a tinkling sound or tune.</li><li>an act or instance of tinkling.</li><li>(Informal) a telephone call: Give me a tinkle before you leave for Europe.</li></ul>