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jingle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of jingle

1 a series of short high ringing sounds
  • the jingle of change in my pocket
Synonyms of jingle

chime(s), tinkle, tintinnabulation
Words Related to jingle

clatter, jangle, rattle

chink, clang, clank, clink, ding-dong, ping, ring

chirr, ripple, trill, warble
2 a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
  • loved that jingle in the commercial for the fast-food place
Synonyms of jingle

ballad, ditty, lay, lyric, song, vocal
Words Related to jingle

anthem, cantata, canticle, carol, chorale, hymn, noel, psalm, spiritual

dirge, lament, requiem, threnody

hallelujah, paean

aria, barcarole (or barcarolle), chant, chantey (or chanty), folk song, glee, lullaby, madrigal, motet, part-song, round, roundelay, serenade

jingle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of jingle

to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
  • The bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked.
Synonyms of jingle

chink, clink, tingle, tinkle
Words Related to jingle

clang, clangor, clank, clash, crash

clack, clatter, rattle

chime, ding, ding-dong, gong, jangle, ping, plink, ring

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