Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jing-guh l]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ gəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jing-guh l]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ gəl/
Definitions of jingly word
- verb without object jingly to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly: The keys on his belt jingled as he walked. 1
- verb without object jingly to move or proceed with such sounds: The sleigh, decorated with bells, jingled along the snowy road. 1
- verb without object jingly to sound in a light, repetitious manner suggestive of this, as verse, a sequence of words, or piece of music. 1
- verb without object jingly to make rhymes. 1
- verb with object jingly to cause to jingle: He jingled the coins in his pocket. 1
- noun jingly a tinkling or clinking sound, as of small bells or of small pieces of resonant metal repeatedly struck one against another. 1
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Origin of jingly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gynglen, apparently imitative; compare Dutch jengelen; see -le
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Parts of speech for Jingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
jingly usage trend in Literature
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