Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jangle
verb
/ˈdʒæŋɡl/
Definition
to make a sharp, ringing sound, often resulting from the collision of metal objects.
Examples
- As she walked, the keys in her pocket began to jangle loudly.
- The guitar strings jangled when he strummed them too hard.
- There was a jangle of discordant sounds in the busy market.
Meaning
To produce a discordant or irritating sound, often relating to metal items hitting each other or figuratively describing a situation that is tense or unpleasant.
Synonyms
- clatter
- ring
- jingle
- clang
