Definitions

1. noun

a small crack or fissure in a hard substance, especially in wood or ice

“She heard the sound of a chink as the ice creaked under her feet.”

2. verb

to make a small cracking or breaking sound, typically with a metallic object

“He tried to chink the ice with his hammer but it was too hard.”

3. verb

to make a small noise, typically with a coin or other metallic object, against something

“She tried to chink the coin against the counter to get the bartender’s attention.”

4. interjection

an exclamation to express surprise or excitement

“Chink! The jackpot has been won!”