Word Explorer
Children's Dictionary
Help
Help
Help
 
   
Lookup History
jingle

jin·gle

jingle

 
pronunciation:
jIng gl
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
Word Explorer
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
definition 2: to cause to make a jingling sound.
He jingled the coins in his pocket.
similar words:
chink, clink, tinkle
 
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
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
derivations: jingly (adj.), jingler (n.)
Word Explorer
See
  advertise, advertisement, music