Synonyms for Clink
Definition of clink
noun
- a short light metallic sound
- 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)
verb
- make a high sound typical of glass; "champagne glasses clinked to make a toast"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "clink"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like chink, click, gaol can replace "clink" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Clink" in song lyrics
See how clink is used in real songs:
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"I'm on the brink of blowing to being thrown in the clink"
Apathy — Battle Me -
"Pendulum or axe, hatch massacre in clink"
Atoms Family — Streetlamp Confessions -
"Failed my urinalasist, they threw me in the clink"
Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Method Man — True