singsong

== English == === Alternative forms === sing-song === Etymology === From sing +‎ song. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋsɑŋ/ Rhymes: -ɪŋsɒŋ === Noun === singsong (countable and uncountable, plural singsongs) A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm. An informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session. Low-quality singing or poetry. A drawling or monotonous tone, as of a poorly executed song. ==== Derived terms ==== singsong girl singsongy ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === singsong (comparative more singsong, superlative most singsong) Of or relating to a piece of singsong; simple and melodic, varying in pitch. === Verb === singsong (third-person singular simple present singsongs, present participle singsonging, simple past and past participle singsonged) (intransitive) (intransitive) To utter in a singsong voice. (intransitive, obsolete) To compose poor poetry. ==== Derived terms ====