26984 words

jingle

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to make things do this:

Examples:

She waited for him by the car, jingling the keys in her hand.
The coins jingled in her pocket as she walked along.
2
a short simple tune, often with words, that is easy to remember and is used to advertise a product on the radio or television
3

Examples:

the jingle of sleigh bells
4
to make a repeated gentle ringing sound, or to cause an object to make a ringing sound:

Examples:

[ T ] He jingled the coins in his pocket.
5
a short, simple tune, often with words, that is easy to remember and is used to advertise a product on radio or television
6
a short tune or song used to advertise a product on television or the radio:

Examples:

She is one of America's most successful commercial jingle writers.

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