sing-song
Example Sentences
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One person was on a chair holding court, leading the sing-song, conducting the crowd, loving life.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
“Company,” a reggae tune with a guest appearance from Jamaican dancehall vocalist Buju Banton, gives Ms. Lennox an opportunity to try on a sing-song melodic guise and it suits her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
"He's so weird! He's so weird!" the crowd chanted in a sing-song, taunting voice that echoed across Temple University's packed basketball stadium Tuesday evening.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2024
Various works written in traditional “waka” style were presented Friday, solemnly read aloud in a sing-song way, like a chant, as the imperial family watched.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024
Then he began in a sing-song manner to rhyme about each one in turn.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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