Jingle (verb)

Make or cause to make a light, ringing sound.

Origin:

Early 17th century: probably imitative.

Examples:

  1. The coins jingled in his pocket as he walked.
  2. The keys jingled as she fished them out of her purse.
  3. The horse-drawn carriage jingled down the street.
  4. The Christmas bell jingled merrily in the wind.
  5. The jingling of the bells announced the arrival of Santa Claus.
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