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clanging

[ klang-ing ]

/ ˈklæŋ ɪŋ /

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noun

a pattern of speech observed in some types of mental illness, as manic disorder, in which associations are based on punning or rhyming.

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Origin of clanging

clang- probably <German Klang sound, taken as clang + -ing¹

Words nearby clanging

Clancy, clandestine, clang, clang association, clanger, clanging, clangor, clangour, clank, clannish, clansman

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Example sentences from the Web for clanging

As for Mazie, she was thrilled to the tips of her fingers by this place of ticking instruments, clanging gongs and leaping light.
The Firebug|Roy J. Snell
As the shadows darkened like spilt ink, their clanging notes came down to the lonely drake.
Wild Folk|Samuel Scoville
A clanging gate opened rebelliously to the paved way which led unto the wide balustraded steps.
Trusia|Davis Brinton
The crews of repairmen were working down in the hull, and the Swiftwing was a hell of clanging noise and shuddering heat.
The Colors of Space|Marion Zimmer Bradley

Already the chase had commenced with loud huzzas and hurrahs, and the clanging horns of the hunters and the baying of the dogs.
Fairy Tales From all Nations|Anthony R. Montalba

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