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noun

jingling

noun
1
A light, ringing, rattling sound, like small bells or coins knocking together.
"The jingling of his keys gave him away in the hallway."
"She loved the jingling of the wind chimes on the porch."

How to Use Jingling

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In plain EnglishThe bright, rattly sound small metal objects make when they clink together.

Common pairings
the jingling of keys jingling of coins jingling bells

Word Forms

jinglings plural

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