jingle
Translation
jingle, tinkle, advertising tune
Examples
I heard the jingle of his keys.
I heard the jingle of his keys.
The radio played a catchy jingle.
The radio played a catchy jingle.
Grammar Patterns
the jingle of ((sth.)) a sound pattern The jingle of keys announced her arrival.
a catchy/advertising jingle an ad song The company needs a new advertising jingle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tinkle, clink, chime; (for ad song) tune, slogan
Etymology
Imitative of a light, metallic ringing sound. The sense of 'catchy advertising verse' is from the 1930s.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous Christmas song 'Jingle Bells' to remember the sound.