jingle

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a metallic sound
  2. noun a comic verse of irregular measure
  3. verb make a sound typical of metallic objects

Etymology

The verb, which is older than the noun, is from Middle English gyngle. Onomatopoeic; compare jangle.

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Synonyms

jangle

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