jangle

[ jang-guhl ]
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verb (used without object),jan·gled, jan·gling.
  1. 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.

  2. to speak angrily; wrangle.

verb (used with object),jan·gled, jan·gling.
  1. to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound: He jangled the pots and pans.

  2. to cause to become irritated or upset: The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.

noun
  1. a harsh or discordant sound.

  2. an argument, dispute, or quarrel.

Origin of jangle

1
1250–1300; Middle English janglen<Old French jangler<Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine

Other words from jangle

  • jangler, noun
  • jangly, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for jangle

jangle

/ (ˈdʒæŋɡəl) /


verb
  1. to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantly: the telephone jangled

  2. (tr) to produce a jarring effect on: the accident jangled his nerves

  1. an archaic word for wrangle

noun
  1. a harsh, unpleasant ringing noise

  2. an argument or quarrel

Origin of jangle

1
C13: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complain

Derived forms of jangle

  • jangler, noun

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