ˈdʒɪŋɡl n. & v. --n. 1 a
mixed noise as of bells or
light metal objects
being shaken together. 2 a a
repetition of
the same sound in words,
esp. as an
aid to
memory or to
attract attention. b a
short verse of
this kind used in advertising etc. --v. 1 intr. & tr.
make or
cause to make a jingling sound. 2 intr. (of writing) be full of alliterations, rhymes, etc. øøjingly adj. (jinglier, jingliest). [ME: imit.]