jingle
verb (used without object)
to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly.
are jingling
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present progressiveof jingle.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Now his coach bells are jingling all along the road.
From The Inspector-General by Thomas Seltzer
While the web and woof are mingling, Signal bells above are jingling, Telling how each figure ranges, Telling when the color changes, As the weaver makes his shuttle, Hither, thither, scud and scuttle.
From Sanders' Union Fourth Reader by Charles W. Sanders
And I am sure you cannot complain, since you are jingling his money in your pocket this very moment.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various
"This is revolting!" he thinks, seeing Grisha feel in his pockets in which the kopecks are jingling.
From The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories by Constance Garnett
"Why should I be sad?" answered the servant; "I have enough; three years' wages are jingling in my pocket."
From Household Tales by Brothers Grimm by Margaret Hunt
