singsong

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm.
  2. An informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session.
  3. Low-quality singing or poetry.
  4. A drawling or monotonous tone, as of a poorly executed song.
adj
  1. Of or relating to a piece of singsong; simple and melodic, varying in pitch.
verb
  1. To utter in a singsong voice.
  2. To compose poor poetry.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/ /ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/ /ˈsɪŋsɑŋ/ En-us-singsong.ogg

Word forms

singsong singsongs sing-song more singsong most singsong singsonging singsonged

Etymology

From sing + song.

Derived words

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