1. A rattling, clinking, or tinkling sound, as of little bells or pieces of metal.
2. That which makes a jingling sound, as a rattle.
3. A short verse or song used in advertising, usually associated with a particular product.

ETYM Old Eng. gingelen, ginglen; prob. akin to Eng. chink; cf. also Eng. jangle.
To rattle with a metallic sound; SYN. jinglejangle, jangle.