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jingle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/

jingle means: A short, easy-to-remember song used to advertise something.

noun

ADVERTISING SONGB2

A short, easy-to-remember song used to advertise something.

  • That jingle is very catchy.
  • She writes jingles for television adverts.
  • I still remember the jingle from that cereal commercial.

Similar words: advertising song

Common phrases: advertising jingle, catchy jingle, radio jingle

METALLIC SOUNDB2

A light ringing sound made when small pieces of metal or glass hit each other.

  • I heard a jingle of keys.
  • The jingle of bells announced their arrival.
  • A faint jingle came from the coins in his pocket.

Similar words: tinkle, jingling

Common phrases: jingle of keys, jingle of bells, faint jingle

PHONE CALLC2

A short phone call.

  • Give me a jingle tonight.
  • I'll give you a jingle when I arrive.
  • A quick jingle would have saved us the trip.

Similar words: call, ring

Common phrases: give someone a jingle, a quick jingle

verb

MAKE RINGING SOUNDB2

To make, or cause something to make, a light ringing sound as metal or glass pieces hit together.

  • The bells jingle in the wind.
  • He jingled the coins in his pocket.
  • Her keys were jingling as she ran towards the car.

Similar words: tinkle, ring, clink

Common phrases: jingle your keys, jingle in something, jingle a bell

Questions about jingle

What does jingle mean?

A short, easy-to-remember song used to advertise something.

What is jingle in other languages?

Türkçe: reklam müziği · Español: canción publicitaria · Français: jingle · Deutsch: Werbejingle · Italiano: jingle · 日本語: コマーシャルソング

How do you pronounce jingle?

It is pronounced /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/.

How do you use jingle in a sentence?

That jingle is very catchy. She writes jingles for television adverts.

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