singsong
singsong · singsongs
A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythmA piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm.
UK/ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/US/ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/
» Ziri spoke in a singsong voice.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm.
(countable, uncountable)An informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session.
We gathered round the campfire for a little singsong.
informal group singing of popular songs
(countable, uncountable)Low-quality singing or poetry.
(countable, uncountable)A drawling or monotonous tone, as of a poorly executed song.
Examples
1 sentencesZiri spoke in a singsong voice.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From sing + song.From sing + song.
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Forms
plural: singsongsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- informal group singing of popular songs:singalong
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable