Dingledangle

/ˈdɪŋɡəlˌdæŋɡəl/ noun

Definition

Something that bounces and dangles, or a whimsical combination word for an object in motion.

Etymology

A reduplicative or compound construction combining 'dingle' and 'dangle'—both onomatopoetic words describing movement. This playful doubling appears in regional dialects and nonsense literature.

Kelly Says

Rhyming reduplicatives like 'dingledangle,' 'zigzag,' and 'wishy-washy' are shortcuts our brains love—they pack double the meaning into a fun-sounding package and stick in memory better.

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