noun
Uncommon
jingle
JIHNGGL
Jingle (noun) means a short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand. Example: “That cereal jingle has been stuck in my head all day.”
noun
1
A short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand.
"That cereal jingle has been stuck in my head all day."
"The company hired a composer to write a new jingle for its radio ads."
2
A light ringing or clinking sound, as of small bells or coins.
"She heard the jingle of keys as he came through the door."
verb
1
To make a light ringing or clinking sound.
"The coins jingled in his pocket as he walked."
How to use jingle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a catchy advertising tune, or the light ringing sound of bells, coins, or keys.
Common pairings
advertising jingle
jingle of coins
jingle bells
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Word forms
- Plural
- jingles
- Third person singular
- jingles
- Past tense
- jingled
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Etymology
From Middle English "gyngle," an imitative (onomatopoeic) word related to "jangle."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for jingle
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What does “jingle” mean?
The word “jingle” means a short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand. In plain terms, either a catchy advertising tune, or the light ringing sound of bells, coins, or keys.
How do you pronounce “jingle”?
“Jingle” is pronounced JIHNGGL (/ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “jingle” in a sentence?
Here is “jingle” used in a sentence: “That cereal jingle has been stuck in my head all day.”
What part of speech is “jingle”?
Depending on how it is used, “jingle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “jingle” come from?
The word “jingle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "gyngle," an imitative (onomatopoeic) word related to "jangle.".
Is “jingle” a common word?
“Jingle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “jingle” have?
“Jingle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand.
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