Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clanky

Adjective
/ˈklæŋki/
Definition
A sound that is loud and clattering, often used to describe the noise made by objects hitting each other.
Examples
  • The old machinery produced a clanky noise that echoed through the factory.
  • As he walked, his shoes made a clanky sound on the tiled floor.
  • The clanky metal gate swung open with a loud crash.
Meaning
Clanky refers to a noisy, metallic sound that occurs when something hard strikes another object, typically resulting in a jarring and irritating noise.
Synonyms
  • Clattering
  • Jangling
  • Rattling
  • Chattering