jingle
UK: ˈdʒɪŋɡl | US: ˈdʒɪŋɡl
n. a light, ringing sound, such as that made by small bells or coins
vt./vi. to make or cause to make a light, ringing sound
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The word "jingle" is onomatopoeic, imitating the light, metallic ringing sound it describes. The -le suffix is a frequentative ending in English (like in "sparkle" or "twinkle"), indicating a repeated or ongoing action. While the exact origin is unclear, it likely emerged in Middle English (14th century) as a playful sound-imitating term, later standardized into its current form.
The jingle of sleigh bells announced the arrival of Christmas.
She laughed as the coins jingled in her pocket.
The ad’s catchy jingle stuck in my head all day.
Keys jingled softly as he walked down the hallway.
The wind made the wind chimes jingle melodiously.