clinkety-clank

[ kling-ki-tee-klangk ]

noun

1. a succession of alternating clinks clink and clanks:

   the clinkety-clank of armored vehicles on the rough road.

Word History and Origins

Origin of clinkety-clank¹

1900–05; alteration of clink ¹ + clank

Example Sentences

Verily yes,—for the riders gay, Saddled softly, in armed array, Hand on the bridle, heel at the flank, And that martial music, clinkety-clank!

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