Hum and Jingle

Hum

Hum noun - A monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion.

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Jingle and hum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jingle" instead a noun "Hum".

Jingle noun - A series of short high ringing sounds.

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Hum and jingle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hum" instead a noun "Jingle".

Nearby Words: jingled, jingling

warm	warm hum	warm jingle
usual	usual hum	usual jingle
regular	regular hum	regular jingle
loud	loud hum	loud jingle
Other adjectives: annoying, double, creepy, electronic.

During the tense re-entry, the two veteran astronauts stoically hum "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", while Homer nervously sings the "Golden Grahams" jingle.

Source: Reentry Scare
A running gag in Inside Out involves two "mind workers" pranking Riley's emotions by sending a memory of an obnoxious chewing gum jingle up to headquarters, causing Riley to hum it to herself unconsciously and making Anger even angrier.

Source: Ear Worm

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