jangle
/'dʤæɳgl/
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Definition
Verb:
- To make a harsh, discordant, metallic sound, often by striking or shaking objects together.
- To cause irritation or agitation, especially through discordant sound or argument.
Noun:
- A harsh, clashing, metallic sound.
- A state of discord or argument (archaic).
Usage
- As a verb: The word describes the action of creating a loud, unpleasant ringing noise, typically from metal objects like keys, chains, or bells. It can also describe sounds that are metaphorically harsh or irritating.
- As a noun: It refers to the harsh, clattering sound itself.
Examples
- Verb:
- The old keys jangle loudly in his pocket as he walks.
- Her constant complaints jangle my nerves.
- Noun:
- The jangle of the shop bell announced every customer.
- He was awakened by the sudden jangle of the telephone.
Advanced Usage
- "to jangle on": to continue making a discordant noise or to talk in an irritating, incessant manner.
- The loose pipe jangled on all night, keeping us awake.
- "to jangle against": to strike together creating a clashing sound.
- The charms on her bracelet jangled against each other.
Variants and Related Words
- Jangly (adj): producing or characterized by a jangling sound.
- The band has a jangly guitar sound.
- Jangling (adj/n): making a jangle; the act or sound of jangling.
- The jangling noise was unbearable.
Synonyms
- Clash: to make a loud, harsh noise by striking together.
- Clatter: to make a continuous rattling sound.
- Rattle: to make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Jangle" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The combinations in "Advanced Usage" are descriptive phrases.)
Related Idioms
- To jangle someone's nerves: to irritate or upset someone.
- The constant construction noise really jangles my nerves.
Noun
- a metallic sound
- the jingle of coins
- the jangle of spurs
Verb
- make a sound typical of metallic objects
- The keys were jingling in his pocket