Word a Day
jingle
What does jingle mean?
jingle (verb): to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use jingle in a sentence?
- The beads jingled as she walked. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce jingle?
/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does jingle come from?
The verb, which is older than the noun, is from Middle English gyngle.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “jingle” mean?
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
Not quite: that's what comply means.
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Not quite: that's what cancel means.
to tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy
Not quite: that's what exhaust means.
to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself
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