ting
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈtɪŋ// UK //tˈɪŋ// ting
n. a short, light ringing sound, like a small bell or a spoon hitting a glass. You use this word to describe a quick, clear noise.
n. a sharp, high-pitched metallic sound of short duration. Often used to describe the sound of a small bell or a light impact on glass or metal.
The microwave made a soft ting when the timer finished.
I heard the gentle ting of a spoon against a porcelain teacup in the quiet room.
The silence of the winter morning was broken only by the occasional ting of ice crystals falling against the frozen windowpane.
Usage
Often used as an onomatopoeic description of light, resonant sounds.