1. making a light, sharp, metallic sound; characterized by a thin, tinny quality
Usage: informal; often used to describe cheap or low-quality musical instruments or sounds

Examples

• The old piano had a plinky sound that made it unpleasant to play.
• She strummed the plinky ukulele on the beach.
• The toy guitar produced a plinky noise that annoyed everyone in the room.
• He complained about the plinky quality of the cheap synthesizer.
• The plinky notes echoed through the small apartment.