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Plural for a light clanging sound, such as that made by metal objects being shaken together
“After a moment, I heard his footsteps fade into a jingle of keys and a hacking cough.”
Plural for a light, clear, and sometimes melodic ringing sound
“The merry jingle of the bells was heard in the street all day.”
Plural for a short tune or song designed to be easily remembered, typically in advertising
“No spoken word, no visual image communicates with the instant recognition of a catchy jingle.”
Plural for a short slogan or verse designed to be easily remembered, typically in advertising
“Perhaps the company's jingle about quiet and clean diesel engines may appeal to you.”
Plural for a piece of poetry or verse
Plural for that which is heard by one's ears
To make a light clanging sound, such as that made by metal objects being shaken together
“I nodded and watched as he walked out of the tavern, taking care not to move the bag around too much lest the coins jingle in a way that would entice thieves.”
To make or cause to make a light ringing, and sometimes melodic, sound
“Children can walk, run, stomp, gallop, shake their feet, or just dance freely as the bells jingle along to their movements.”
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