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单词 rinky-tink
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Definition of rinky-tink in English:

rinky-tink

adjective ˈrɪŋkɪtɪŋk
US slang
  • Having a simple, repetitive style and rhythm; specifically designating a tinkling, jangling style of piano music, or a piano playing this.

noun ˈrɪŋkɪtɪŋk
US slang
  • 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.

Definition of rinky-tink in US English:

rinky-tink

adjectiveˈrɪŋkɪtɪŋk
US slang
  • Having a simple, repetitive style and rhythm; specifically designating a tinkling, jangling style of piano music, or a piano playing this.

nounˈrɪŋkɪtɪŋk
US slang
  • 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 [noun¹]. Compare earlier tink-a-tink, tinkle, tinkly, etc.

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