jingle
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2.3
- noun
- /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
- And most of all, he liked hearing the thunder of the big drums and the jingle of the dance bells.
Examples
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I could not remember the jingle of keys.
Fiction book (1995) -
There was a jingle, and two round things dropped into my hands.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Listen, you can hear the jingle of their harness."
Fiction book (1991) -
I thought of the click of the rails, the jingle of the wheels.
Fiction book (1990) -
The jingle of harness rings now joined the rhythmically snorting breath of the horses.
Fiction book (1992) -
The jingle of the mule harness blended with the squeak of wagon wheels.
Fiction book (1992) -
I heard the faint jingle of Betty Wentworth's charm bracelet, the clink of ice in Cordy's gin and tonic.
Fiction book (1990) -
The jingle of the wind chimes created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.
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As she walked, the jingle of the coins in her pocket reminded her of her good luck.
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Children laughed as they played, making a cheerful jingle with the small bells on their hats.
Synonyms
150
3.7
A short high sound like a small bell, for example a notification tone
45
7.7
A short high sound made by a phone or microwave
29
1.7
A clear musical ringing sound made by a bell or a set of bells
28
6.4
A short, sharp high sound like metal being struck
15
5.3
A short, light sound made when glass or metal hit each other
14
8.4
A light, clear ringing sound like a small bell or glass
8
4.4
A light clear ringing sound like a small bell
1
8.6
A short high metal sound from a small hit
1
9.9
A light ringing sound made by bells or wind chimes
A light high ringing sound from a small bell
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Etymology
The word jingle comes from the short sound jing, a little made-up word that copies the light ringing noise 'jing'. Think of small coins or bells hitting each other, so jingle means a light, metallic ringing sound.