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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"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
Now his coach bells are jingling all along the road.
From The Inspector-General by Thomas Seltzer
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
He is looking quite gay though, 340 As if on a holiday, Has a clean shirt on; Some farthings are jingling Aloud in his pocket.
From Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia? by Juliet M. Soskice
