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. OriginEarly 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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