Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlɪŋ/

Definitions of jingling

verb making or causing to make a ringing metallic sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard the bells jingling as Santa Claus approached.

A2 The keys on my keychain were jingling loudly as I walked down the hallway.

B1 The wind chimes jingling in the breeze created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

B2 The sleigh bells jingling in the distance signaled the arrival of the holiday parade.

C1 The sound of coins jingling in his pocket indicated that he had money to spend.

C2 The jingling of the tambourine added a lively rhythm to the music performance.

adjective making or causing a ringing metallic sound

Example Sentences

A1 The jingling bells on the Christmas tree made me feel festive.

A2 I could hear the jingling sound of keys in my pocket as I walked down the street.

B1 The jingling of the wind chimes outside my window helped me relax.

B2 The jingling coins in his pocket gave away his presence in the dark alley.

C1 The jingling of the horse's harnesses could be heard from a distance.

C2 The jingling of the tambourine added a lively rhythm to the music performance.

Examples of jingling in a Sentence

formal The sound of the jingling bells could be heard from a distance.

informal I love the jingling sound of the wind chimes in my garden.

slang The jingling of coins in his pocket made him feel rich.

figurative Her laughter was like the jingling of a thousand bells.

Grammatical Forms of jingling

past tense

jingled

plural

jinglings

comparative

more jingling

superlative

most jingling

present tense

jingles

future tense

will jingle

perfect tense

have jingled

continuous tense

is jingling

singular

jingling

positive degree

jingling

infinitive

to jingle

gerund

jingling

participle

jingling

Origin and Evolution of jingling

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jingling' originated from the Middle English word 'jengelen' which meant to make a ringing sound.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jingling' evolved to also mean the act of producing a light, metallic sound or the act of shaking or moving with a tinkling sound.