Standard Lemma guide

singsong

adj · noun · verb · 12 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/
  • cot-caught-merger: /ˈsɪŋsɑŋ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪŋsɒŋ

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to a piece of singsong; simple and melodic, varying in pitch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

An informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • We gathered round the campfire for a little singsong.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

Low-quality singing or poetry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

A drawling or monotonous tone, as of a poorly executed song.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

To utter in a singsong voice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

7

verb

Meaning 7

To compose poor poetry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, obsolete

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

8

adjective satellite

Meaning 8

uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • their chantlike intoned prayers
  • a singsong manner of speaking

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: chantlike, intoned

Antonyms: none provided

9

noun

Meaning 9

informal group singing of popular songs

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: singalong

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: singing, vocalizing

10

noun

Meaning 10

a regular and monotonous rising and falling intonation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: intonation, modulation, pitch contour

11

verb

Meaning 11

speak, chant, or declaim in a singsong

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: chant, intone, intonate, cantillate

12

verb

Meaning 12

move as if accompanied by a singsong

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The porters singsonged the travellers' luggage up the mountain

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: move, displace

History

Etymology

From sing + song.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: cantilena — a piece of verse with a simple, song-like rhythm
  • Norwegian: allsang — a piece of verse with a simple, song-like rhythm
  • Italian: cantata — an informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session
  • Norwegian: allsang — an informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session
  • Esperanto: kvazaŭ kanti — drawling or monotonous tone, as of a poorly executed song