jingling

Keys making noise

Jingling is the light, high-pitched metallic sound of small objects striking each other repeatedly—keys, coins, bells, or chains: the jingling of her bracelets as she gestured.

The word can also describe making this sound: He walked down the hall, jingling change in his pocket.

Jingling suggests a cheerful, rhythmic quality, often associated with holiday bells or loose pocket change.

sound

chiming

Producing bell sounds

tintinnabulation · metallic · light · delicate · high-pitched · rhythmic · intermittent · soft · bright · clear

bells

sleigh

Animal-drawn snow vehicle

harness · tambourine · anklet · bracelet · wind chime · door · collar · ornaments · silver bells · carol

coins

pocket

Fabric compartment in clothing

piggy bank · tip jar · cash register · metallic · clinking · pennies · nickels · dimes · quarters · silver

catchy

slogan

Memorable promotional phrase

tune · ditty · tagline · melody · memorable · repetitive · singable · hook · brand · radio

Categories
Opposites
sound quality

jinglingbooming

Experiencing rapid growth

thudding · rumbling · clanging · thundering · droning

sound presence

jinglingsilent

Producing no sound

quiet · soundless · still · hushed · noiseless

Family

jingle, tinkling, jingles, jingly, jingled, jingle-jangle

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G