sing-song
Example Sentences
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“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
His speech ping-ponged between self-pity and incoherence, delivered in that odd sing-song quiet voice he uses when his aides tell him to act "serious."
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024
One resident tries to start a sing-song, belting out Ring of Fire, and though a couple of colourful blankets are on display, there is much more nattering than knitting.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 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
Deemer kept up a sing-song taunt: “Crybaby, crybaby, stick your head in pie, baby!”
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
