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jangle Definition

jan·gle (jaŋgəl)

intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling

  1. to quarrel or argue noisily
  2. 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

  1. to utter in a harsh, inharmonious manner
  2. to cause to make a harsh sound
  3. to irritate very much to jangle someone's nerves

noun

  1. noisy or annoying talk
  2. noisy quarrel or arguing
  3. a harsh sound; discordant ringing

jangle Related Forms

jan·gler noun

jangle Synonyms

jangle

v.

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.

Modifying Another Word

  • again: But he had no useful suggestion to make so he jangled back again.
  • away: Its just fabulous, the guitars jangle away and it's pop music.

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