jingle

[ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l]

jingle Definition

  • 1a catchy tune or song that is used in advertising or for promotion
  • 2a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together

Using jingle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jingle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The jingle for the new car commercial is stuck in my head.

  • Example

    I heard the jingle of keys in his pocket.

  • Example

    The bells jingled as the horse-drawn carriage passed by.

jingle Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with jingle

  • a phrase used to describe the festive spirit and excitement of the holiday season, especially Christmas

    Example

    Jingle all the way with this fun and festive holiday playlist!

  • a popular Christmas song that features the sound of bells jingling

    Example

    The children sang 'Jingle Bells' as they walked through the snow.

  • a term used to describe the practice of homeowners who mail the keys to their homes to their lenders when they are unable to make mortgage payments

    Example

    The housing crisis led to a rise in jingle mail as more and more people lost their homes.

Origins of jingle

from Middle English 'jengelen', meaning 'to jangle'

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Summary: jingle in Brief

The term 'jingle' [ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l] refers to a catchy tune or song used in advertising or a light ringing sound. It can be heard in phrases like 'jingle all the way,' which describes the festive spirit of the holiday season, and 'jingle bells,' a popular Christmas song. 'Jingle' can also be used to describe the sound of metal objects being shaken together, as in 'I heard the jingle of keys in his pocket.'

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