jangle Definition
jan·gle (jaŋ′gəl)
intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling
- to quarrel or argue noisily
- to make a harsh, inharmonious sound, as of a bell out of tune
Etymology: ME janglen < OFr jangler, to jangle, prattle, prob. < Frank *jangelon, to jeer
transitive verb
- to utter in a harsh, inharmonious manner
- to cause to make a harsh sound
- to irritate very much to jangle someone's nerves
noun
- noisy or annoying talk
- noisy quarrel or arguing
- a harsh sound; discordant ringing
jangle Related Forms
jan′·gler noun
jangle Synonyms
jangle Usage Examples
Preposition: of
bell: Sure enough a faint jangling of bell could be heard.
Object
- nerve: We draw the line, however, at Aussie Rules; references to Australian sports jangle a few nerves at the Bank!
- guitar: The album opens with the jangling guitars which lead into ' A Girl Like That ' .
- pop: We open with the glittering jangle guitar pop of ' Roman Litter ' .
- key: Then, I heard the wonderful sound of jangling keys.
- sound: The jangling guitar sound breathes life into this subtle, slightly melancholy piece.
- work: The oft repeated vocal lines have a muffled tone and are buried within the music, while jangling guitar work lifts the mood.
Used with why or when
when: Remove everything from your pockets and anything distracting that dangles or jangles when you move.
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