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jin·gle
 jingle
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- pronunciation:
- jIng
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
jingles, jingling, jingled |
| definition 1: |
to make a sound like light metal objects hitting against each other again and again.
The sleigh bells jingled.- synonyms:
- tinkle
- similar words:
- chink, clink
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| definition 2: |
to cause to make a jingling sound.
He jingled the coins in his pocket.- similar words:
- chink, clink, tinkle
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| related words: |
ring |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a jingling sound.
We heard the jingle of the wind chimes on the porch.- similar words:
- clink, ringing, tinkle
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| definition 2: |
a light, lively song or poem that is easy to remember. Jingles are often used to help sell products on radio and television.
- similar words:
- ad, commercial, rhyme, tune
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| derivations: |
jingly (adj.), jingler (n.) |
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