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English noun: jingle

1. jingle (event) a metallic sound


SamplesThe jingle of coins.
The jangle of spurs.


Synonymsjangle


Broader (hypernym)sound

2. jingle (communication) a comic verse of irregular measure


SamplesHe had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind.


Synonymsdoggerel, doggerel verse


Broader (hypernym)rhyme, verse


English verb: jingle

1. jingle (perception) make a sound typical of metallic objects


SamplesThe keys were jingling in his pocket.


ExamplesThe coins jingle


Synonymsjangle, jingle-jangle


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)make noise, noise, resound









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