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单词 rinky-tink
释义

rinky-tink

/ˈrɪŋkɪtɪŋk/
slang (chiefly US )
adjective
Having a simple, repetitive style and rhythm; specifically designating a tinkling, jangling style of piano music, or a piano playing this.
noun
1A piano that plays rinky-tink music, especially one that has been adapted to produce a tinkling, jangling sound. rare.
2Rinky-tink music or rhythm.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. Reduplication of tink n.1. Compare earlier tink-a-tink, tinkle, tinkly, etc.

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