jangle
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verb \ˈjaŋ-gəl\jan·gledjan·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of JANGLE
intransitive verb
1
: to talk idly
2
: to quarrel verbally
3
: to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound <keys jangling in my pocket>
transitive verb
1
: to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
2
a : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously b : to excite to tense irritation <jangled nerves>
— jan·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun
See Examples of JANGLE
- Coins jangled out of the machine.
- He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Origin of JANGLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumble
First Known Use: 14th century
2jangle
nounDefinition of JANGLE
1
: idle talk
2
: noisy quarreling
3
: a discordant often ringing sound <the jangle of spurs>
Examples of JANGLE
- <the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle>
First Known Use of JANGLE
14th century
Related to JANGLE
- Synonyms
- backchat, cackle, causerie, chatter, chin music, chin-wag [slang], chitchat, confab, confabulation, gab, gabfest, gossip, chat, jaw, natter [chiefly British], palaver, patter, rap, schmooze, small talk, table talk, talk, tête-à-tête
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