jangle
[ jang-guhl ]
/ ˈdʒæŋ gəl /
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verb (used without object), jan·gled, jan·gling.
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.
verb (used with object), jan·gled, jan·gling.
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.
noun
a harsh or discordant sound.
an argument, dispute, or quarrel.
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Origin of jangle
1250–1300; Middle English janglen<Old French jangler<Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
OTHER WORDS FROM jangle
jangler, nounjangly, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for jangle
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British Dictionary definitions for jangle
jangle
/ (ˈdʒæŋɡəl) /
verb
to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantlythe telephone jangled
(tr) to produce a jarring effect onthe accident jangled his nerves
an archaic word for wrangle
noun
a harsh, unpleasant ringing noise
an argument or quarrel
Derived forms of jangle
jangler, nounWord Origin for jangle
C13: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complain
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