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JINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does jingly mean?
• JINGLY (adjective)
The adjective JINGLY has 1 sense:
1. having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
Familiarity information: JINGLY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
Synonyms:
jingling; jingly
Context example:
jingling sleigh bells
Similar:
reverberant (having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected)
Derivation:
jingle (a metallic sound)
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