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jingle

[ jing-guhl ]

verb (used without object)

jingled, jingling.
  1. to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly:

    The keys on his belt jingled as he walked.

  2. to move or proceed with such sounds:

    The sleigh, decorated with bells, jingled along the snowy road.

  3. to sound in a light, repetitious manner suggestive of this, as verse, a sequence of words, or piece of music.
  4. to make rhymes.


verb (used with object)

jingled, jingling.
  1. to cause to jingle:

    He jingled the coins in his pocket.

noun

  1. a tinkling or clinking sound, as of small bells or of small pieces of resonant metal repeatedly struck one against another.
  2. something that makes such a sound, as a small bell or a metal pendant.
  3. a catchy succession of like or repetitious sounds, as in music or verse.
  4. a piece of verse or a short song having such a catchy succession of sounds, usually of a light or humorous character:

    an advertising jingle.

  5. Irish English and Australian. a loosely sprung, two-wheeled, roofed carriage, usually used as a hackney coach.

jingle

/ ˈ»åÏôɪŋɡə±ô /

verb

  1. to ring or cause to ring lightly and repeatedly
  2. intr to sound in a manner suggestive of jingling

    a jingling verse

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a sound of metal jingling

    the jingle of the keys

  2. a catchy and rhythmic verse, song, etc, esp one used in advertising
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈÂá¾±²Ô²µ±ô²â, adjective
  • ˈÂá¾±²Ô²µ±ô±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • Âá¾±²Ôg±ô±ð°ù noun
  • Âá¾±²Ôg±ô¾±²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
  • Âá¾±²Ôg±ô²â adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of jingle1

1350–1400; Middle English gynglen, apparently imitative; compare Dutch jengelen; -le
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of jingle1

C16: probably of imitative origin; compare Dutch jengelen
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Example Sentences

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It’s the kind of dumb jingle that gets stuck in your head for a week.

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A "jingle and mingle" Christmas party had been held at Conservative HQ and at least three drinks gatherings took place in Downing Street during those lockdown restrictions.

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He would start to say a few words only to be interrupted by the sound of jingling bells.

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Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA partners with ice cream maker Good Humor to create a new ice cream truck jingle as an alternative to ‘Turkey in the Straw.’

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In the hours before the final, Pan Wenge’s silver headdress jingles and jangles as she speaks enthusiastically, preparing to cheer on Dongmen village.

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