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jingle


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noun

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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Examples of JINGLE

  1. I heard the jingle of bells.
  2. <the jingle of change in my pocket>

First Known Use of JINGLE

1599

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