noun

jingling

Jingling (noun) means a light, ringing, rattling sound, like small bells or coins knocking together. Example: “The jingling of his keys gave him away in the hallway.”

noun

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

Learner’s notes

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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Rhymes for jingling

tingling mingling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “jingling” mean?

The word “jingling” means a light, ringing, rattling sound, like small bells or coins knocking together. In plain terms, the bright, rattly sound small metal objects make when they clink together.

How do you use “jingling” in a sentence?

Here is “jingling” used in a sentence: “The jingling of his keys gave him away in the hallway.”

What part of speech is “jingling”?

“Jingling” is a noun.