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tinkler

tinkler

9.9
A person who plays the piano or small bells in a light, casual way
  • noun
  • /ˈtɪŋklər/
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  • As a tinkler, she often delighted children by performing joyful tunes on her small bells.

Examples

  • I have never seen a more prolific tinkler in my life.

    Blog text (13)

  • Merit Bennett, author of Law and the Heart and a partner at the law firm of Tinkler & Bennett in Santa Fe, N.M., says he encourages clients to "talk themselves out."

    Academic text (2000)

  • The tinkler played a sweet melody on the piano during the garden party.

  • His reputation as a tinkler was established after his lively performance at the community festival.

Synonyms

player
vstinkler
219 2.2

A person who performs music on an instrument for a living

is casual and light in manner rather than professional or paid
ivory-thumper
vstinkler
  • Slang
9.9

A pianist who often plays with energy and style in jazz

is lighter and more casual in style rather than energetic or flashy

Surface Forms

tinkler singular
tinklers plural

Morphology

tinkler = tinkle (transparent) = tinkle + er

This is a regular agentive noun built from 'tinkle' + '-er', so the meaning is straightforwardly recoverable.

Etymology

The word tinkler comes from the word tinkle, which means 'to make a light, ringing sound', so a tinkler is someone who plays an instrument in a light, casual way.