jingling

verb

present participle of jingle
as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked

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Recent Examples of jingling Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts. — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025 The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
  1. clinking
  2. tinkling
  3. ringing
  4. rattling
Verb
  • The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of clinking
Verb
  • Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of tinkling
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  • The act of ringing the opening bell suggests why the president’s emphasis on the stock market might not help his party much with voters this fall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • There is no automatic, immutable rule that a visionary controller magically loses their touch exactly 120 months after ringing the opening bell at the stock exchange, and little data to suggest that controllers lose their touch so quickly.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • The score by Tangerine Dream should be even more brain-rattling than usual in that venue.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of rattling

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