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Definition of jangling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soundharsh metallic sound
- The jangling of keys echoed in the hallway.
2.
conflictstate of disagreement or tension
- There was a jangling between the two groups.
Adjective
1.
irritatingcausing irritation or discomfort to the nerves
- The jangling noise made it hard to concentrate.
2.
sound qualityproducing a harsh, discordant sound
- The jangling bells disturbed the quiet night..
Expressions with jangling
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feel very nervous or anxious because of stress or worry
Her nerves are jangling before the big exam!
Origin of jangling
Middle English, janglen (to talk excessively)
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music
one who plays a jangling instrument
Examples of jangling in a sentence
A distant jangling could be heard from the workshop. A jangling arose during the heated debate. The meeting ended in a jangling over the budget cuts. The jangling alarm disrupted my sleep. His jangling voice grated on my nerves. The jangling keys woke the baby.
The jangling chains added to the eerie atmosphere.
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- French:cliquetis, strident, ...
- German:Klappern, nervtötend, ...
- Italian:tintinnio, irritante, ...
- Spanish:tintineo, estridente, ...
- Portuguese:tilintar, irritante, ...
- Chinese:叮当声, 刺耳的, ...
- Japanese:ジャングリング, 耳障りな, ...
- Arabic:صَليل, مُزْعِج, ...
- Hebrew:צִלְצוּל, צוֹרֵם, ...
- Russian:звон, раздражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:дзенькіт, дратівливий, ...
- Hindi:खनखनाहट, चिड़चिड़ा, ...
Definition of jangle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
soundintr. make a rattling metallic soundintr.
- The keys jangle in his pocket.
2.
soundtr. cause something to make a metallic soundtr.
- She jangled the coins in her hand.
3.
emotiontr. cause to feel irritated or upsettr.
- Her constant complaining jangled his nerves..
4.
- He tends to jangle when excited.
Noun
1.
unpleasant noiseharsh unpleasant ringing noise
- The jangle of the alarm was startling.
2.
music soundsound typified by treble-heavy electric guitars
- The band's music had a distinctive jangle.
3.
soundrattling metallic sound
- The jangle of keys echoed in the hallway.
Expressions with jangle
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cause someone to feel tense or uneasy
The constant criticism started to jangle his nerves.
cause someone to feel nervous or irritated
The loud music jangled my nerves all night.
light clinking or tinkling sound
The jingle-jangle of keys filled the room.
Origin of jangle
Middle English, janglen (to talk excessively)
Examples of jangle in a sentence
The loose chain began to jangle on the gate. The keys jangled loudly in his pocket. He jangled the bracelet to get her attention. The loud music jangled her concentration. His harsh words jangled everyone's mood. She began to jangle about her day at work.
The kids would jangle endlessly during recess. The jangle of keys echoed in the hallway. A jangle of coins disrupted the silence. Their latest album features a catchy jangle. Fans love the jangle in their new song. The jangle of the old wind chime was soothing. I heard the jangle of coins in his pocket.
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- French:cliqueter, cliquetis, ...
- German:klirren, Geklingel, ...
- Italian:tintinnare, trillo, ...
- Spanish:tintinear, estruendo, ...
- Portuguese:tilintar, barulho estridente, ...
- Chinese:叮当作响, 刺耳的铃声, ...
- Japanese:ジャラジャラ鳴る, ジャングル, ...
- Arabic:رَنَّ, قَعْقَعَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְצַלְצֵל, צִלְצוּל צוֹרֵם, ...
- Russian:звякать, звон, ...
- Ukrainian:бряжчати, дзвін, ...
- Hindi:झनझनाना, झनझनाहट, ...
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