A gong that may merely jingle a bit (5)

I believe the answer is:

medal

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'a gong' is the definition.
(gong can mean a prize or medal)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for medal that I've seen before include "Prize; sounds like interfere" , "Metal disc awarded as prize, say in Olympics" , "Small metal disc as reward or prize" , "Award for distinction" , "Winner's award" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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