jingle

/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a short, catchy tune or melody, typically repeated and used in advertising or as a theme

“The radio played a festive jingle to get people in the holiday spirit.”

2. verb

to produce or sing a short, catchy tune

“The children love to jingle along to their favorite songs.”

3. verb

to make a ringing or tinkling sound, especially of metal

“The wind jingled the loose keys on the piano.”

Synonyms

  • chant
  • melody
  • tune

Antonyms

  • cacophony
  • discord