Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rattly
adjective
/ˈratli/
Definition
characterized by a series of short, sharp noises, often resembling rattling.
Examples
- The old car had a rattly engine that was hard to ignore.
- She was apprehensive about her rattly antique chair, fearing it might break.
- As they drove over the bumpy road, the rattly sound of the truck made them laugh.
Meaning
The term ‘rattly’ describes something that shakes or moves in a way that produces a rattling sound, usually implying looseness or instability.
Synonyms
- shaky
- jarring
- clattering
