rattling
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1rat·tling

adjective \ˈrat-liŋ\

Definition of RATTLING

1
: lively, brisk <moved at a rattling pace>
2
: extraordinarily good : splendid
rat·tling·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of RATTLING

  1. <we drove off at a rattling pace>

First Known Use of RATTLING

1560

Rhymes with RATTLING

2rattling

adverb

Definition of RATTLING

: to an extreme degree : very <a rattling good story>

First Known Use of RATTLING

1829

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