pinge

/pɪndʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small or insignificant noise, especially one caused by a loose or imperfectly fitted part, such as a loose screw or a faulty joint.

“The pinge of the loose screw was annoying.”

2. verb

to make a small, high-pitched noise, especially one caused by a loose or imperfectly fitted part.

“The engine pinge when the driver accelerated too quickly.”

Synonyms

  • creak
  • groan

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness