sing-songy

See also: singsongy

English

Etymology

From sing-song +‎ -y.

Adjective

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

1. (informal) Sing-song.
   • 1996, John M Coggeshall, Carolina Piedmont country:

     They sounded, Ms. Gilchrist explained, more sing-songy because they were sung in a wavering voice.

   • 2005, John L Jackson, Real Black: adventures in racial sincerity:

     The group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony had a sincere sing-songy style in the 1990s. Just as interesting is the current attempt by artists like Ja Rule and Nelly...

   • 2008, C C Payne, Something to Sing About:

     "Hello, Mrs. Peck," Mama called out, in her sing-songy way, like she always did.