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jangle
[jang-guhl]
verb (used without object)
to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together.
The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves.
to speak angrily; wrangle.
verb (used with object)
to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound.
He jangled the pots and pans.
to cause to become irritated or upset.
The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.
noun
a harsh or discordant sound.
an argument, dispute, or quarrel.
jangle
/ ˈæŋɡə /
verb
to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantly
the telephone jangled
(tr) to produce a jarring effect on
the accident jangled his nerves
an archaic word for wrangle
noun
a harsh, unpleasant ringing noise
an argument or quarrel
Other 51Թ Forms
- jangler noun
- jangly adjective
- ˈᲹԲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jangle1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jangle1
Example Sentences
A bad result could set party nerves jangling.
The “soothing” sound in this video, apparently, is the jangle of chains.
A grin plays across his face as the unmistakable jangle of Tim McGraw’s “I Like It, I Love It” wafts through the room.
She recognized that there’s nothing more dramatic than human contradiction, the clash and jangle of self-image and public perception.
But nerves are jangling inside Labour because of what many see as unforced errors.
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