spink

/spɪŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a small, sudden, sharp noise, typically with the tongue or lips

“The sound of the water spinking against the rocks was soothing.”

2. noun

a small, sudden, sharp noise, typically with the tongue or lips

“The spink of the door opening broke the silence.”

3. noun

a sudden, sharp movement, typically of the tongue or lips

“The spink of the fish out of the water startled the angler.”

Synonyms

  • lip-smack
  • tongue-click

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness