Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dangly

adjective
/ˈdæŋɡli/
Definition
hanging loosely or swaying; not fixed in position.
Examples
  • She wore a pair of dangly earrings that swayed as she moved.
  • He played with the dangly part of his sweater, pulling at the loose threads.
  • The wires were dangly and created a messy look in the installation.
Meaning
The term ‘dangly’ refers to objects that hang down loosely, often moving freely from a higher position.
Synonyms
  • hanging
  • loose
  • swaying