First Known Use: 14th century
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1jingle
verb jin·gle \ˈjiŋ-gəl\
: to make or cause (something) to make a light ringing sound
jin·gledjin·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of JINGLE
intransitive verb
1
: to make a light clinking or tinkling sound
2
: to rhyme or sound in a catchy repetitious manner
transitive verb
: to cause to jingle
— jin·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun
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Origin of JINGLE
Middle English ginglen, of imitative origin
2jingle
noun
: a light ringing sound that is made when metal objects hit each other
: a short song that is easy to remember and that is used to help sell a product on television or radio
Full Definition of JINGLE
1
a : a light clinking or tinkling sound b : a catchy repetition of sounds in a poem
2
a : something that jingles b : a short verse or song marked by catchy repetition
— jin·gly \-g(ə-)lē\ adjective
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First Known Use of JINGLE
1599
Related to JINGLE
- Synonyms
- chime(s), tinkle, tintinnabulation
JINGLE Defined for Kids
1jingle
verb jin·gle \ˈjiŋ-gəl\
jin·gledjin·gling
Definition of JINGLE for Kids
: to make or cause to make a light ringing sound <Coins jingled in his pocket.>
2jingle
noun
Definition of JINGLE for Kids
1
: a light clinking sound
2
: a short catchy verse or song used to help sell a product
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