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jan·gle
 jangle
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- pronunciation:
- jaeng
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
jangles, jangling, jangled |
| definition 1: |
to make a harsh, clashing sound.
The keys jangled as he shook the key ring.- synonyms:
- clank
- similar words:
- clang, clatter
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| definition 2: |
to cause to make a harsh, clashing sound.
The ghost jangled his chains and moaned.- synonyms:
- clank
- similar words:
- clang, clatter
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| definition 3: |
to bother or upset very much.
The loud music jangled our nerves.- synonyms:
- disturb, rattle, upset
- similar words:
- agitate, jar
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a harsh, clashing sound.
We heard the jangle of the iron gates as they slammed shut.- similar words:
- clang, clank, clatter
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| related words: |
discord |
| derivation: |
jangler (n.) |
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