squink

Imitative; compare plink, quonk.

squink (plural squinks)

1. A short, high-pitched metallic sound
   • 1996 Peter Mehlman, "The Soul Mate," Seinfeld, Season 8, Episode 2 (aired September 26, 1996), Spoken by Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

     Well, I hear three distinct sounds: a low rumple, followed by a metallic squink […] followed by a mysterious glonk.

   • 2006 Dax Herrera, Edgar N Vective: Paranormal Detective, p5

     Edgar heard a click and a squink, and just when he thought the hood was about to pop open, it exploded with a tremendous blast and he was knocked clear across the garage.

   • 2007 D. Harlan Wilson, Dr. identity, or, Farewell to Plaquedemia, Raw Dog Screaming Press, p91

     It stared at the audience with wide white eyes, then tapped the side of its throat, producing a drawn-out metallic squink.

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