jangle
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.
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.
a harsh or discordant sound.
an argument, dispute, or quarrel.
Origin of jangle
1Other words from jangle
- jangler, noun
- jangly, adjective
Words Nearby jangle
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How to use jangle in a sentence
Though virtually unprecedented in Britain, similar jangle pendants are common features of upper-class Bronze Age burials in Denmark and southern Scandinavia.
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I have everywhere remarked that the Indians jangle and threaten a great deal, but that they never go beyond that.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferThe clocks of the city struck six in a solemn jangle of tones.
Dross | Henry Seton MerrimanTabret and viol jangle harshly in the ears that have rioted in melodies made by fairy harpers.
Sword and Gown | George A. Lawrence
The keys seemed to jangle like thunder as I tried them one after the other on the drawer where I had seen him put away the gold.
Tramping on Life | Harry KempThe weather held good, and late that night the camp heard the jangle of bells as Mr. Starr drove over to the stables.
Five Little Starrs in the Canadian Forest | Lillian Elizabeth Roy
British Dictionary definitions for jangle
/ (ˈdʒæŋɡəl) /
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
a harsh, unpleasant ringing noise
an argument or quarrel
Origin of jangle
1Derived forms of jangle
- jangler, noun
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