jingle

jin-gle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A light, ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together.

  2. 2.

    To make or cause to make a light, metallic ringing sound.

  3. 3.

    A short, catchy song or tune, especially one used in advertising.

Forms

plural: jingles

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    jingle bells — small bells that make a ringing sound, associated with Christmas
  • •
    jingle all the way — phrase from the famous Christmas song

Related words

See also: chime, jingling, ring, tinkle
Synonyms: chime, ring, tinkle

Etymology

From Middle English ginglen, of imitative origin, representing the sound of small bells or metallic objects clinking together.