Jingle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jingle is a noun meaning The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.
Meaning
The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.
More Meanings
- A carriage drawn by horses.
- A jingle shell.
- (Philippines, colloquial) Pee, urine.
- (music) A small piece of metal attached to a musical instrument, such as a tambourine, so as to make a jangling sound when the instrument is played.
- (broadcasting, advertising, music) A memorable short song, or in some cases a snippet of a popular song with its lyrics modified, used for the purposes of advertising a product or service in a TV or radio commercial.
- (slang) A brief telephone call.
- (slang, uncountable) Coin money.
Example Sentences
The beads jingled as she walked.
Give me a jingle when you find out something.
Her tambourine didn't come with any jingles attached.
He heard the jingle of her keys in the door and turned off the screen.
Word Forms
- jingles
- jingling
- jingled
Synonyms for jingle
Depending on context, synonyms include bell, ring, tinkle, jangle, doggerel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jangle, doggerel, tinkle, ditty, pub, father.
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