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jangle

[ jang-guhl ]

verb (used without object)

jangled, jangling.
  1. to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together:

    The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves.

  2. to speak angrily; wrangle.


verb (used with object)

jangled, jangling.
  1. to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound:

    He jangled the pots and pans.

  2. to cause to become irritated or upset:

    The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.

noun

  1. a harsh or discordant sound.
  2. an argument, dispute, or quarrel.

jangle

/ ˈ»åÏôæŋɡə±ô /

verb

  1. to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantly

    the telephone jangled

  2. tr to produce a jarring effect on

    the accident jangled his nerves

  3. an archaic word for wrangle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a harsh, unpleasant ringing noise
  2. an argument or quarrel
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈÂá²¹²Ô²µ±ô±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlogs From

  • Âá²¹²Ôg±ô±ð°ù noun
  • Âá²¹²Ôg±ô²â adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of jangle1

1250–1300; Middle English janglen < Old French jangler < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of jangle1

C13: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complain
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Example Sentences

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