noun
Meaning 1
A jingling or jangling sound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
jingle-jangle
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Sound
Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
Something that makes such sound, such as a trinket or ornament.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 3
To make a jingling or jangling sound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 4
make a sound typical of metallic objects
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The keys were jingling in his pocket
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: jingle, jangle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: make noise, resound, noise
History
Etymology
From jingle by ablaut reduplication.