sing-song

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/

Noun

sing-song (plural sing-songs)

1. A kind of verse with a simple, song-like rhythm.
2. (colloquial, often childish) An informal gathering involving group singing.

Adjective

sing-song (comparative more sing-song, superlative most sing-song)

1. Like a piece of sing-song; simple and melodic, song-like.
   • July 18 2012, Scott Tobias, AV Club The Dark Knight Rises[1]

     Though Bane’s sing-song voice gives his pronouncements a funny lilt, he doesn’t have any of the Joker’s deranged wit, and Nolan isn’t interested in undercutting his seriousness for the sake of a breezier entertainment.

Alternative forms

• singsong