tangle — a confused mass of something twisted together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a confused mass of something twisted together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæŋɡəl/
Korean meaning: 엉킨 것, 얽힌 덩어리
Korean pronunciation: 탱-글 (강세: 탱)
Example Sentences
- My earphones always tangle themselves in my pocket like they're having a secret party.
- The detective had to untangle the web of lies to solve the case.
- Don't tangle with Karen from accounting - she knows everyone's secrets!
tangle
NOUN//ˈtæŋɡəl//
a confused mass of something twisted together
Tangled Christmas lights mess
Caught in a tangle with vines that dangle and strangle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중기 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 아마도 스칸디나비아어에서 온 것으로 추정됩니다. 덴마크어 'tang'(해조류)와 관련이 있어, 바다 해조류가 서로 엉켜있는 모습에서 나온 말입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My earphones always tangle themselves in my pocket like they're having a secret party.”
“The detective had to untangle the web of lies to solve the case.”
“Don't tangle with Karen from accounting - she knows everyone's secrets!”
“The Christmas lights were in such a tangle that we gave up and bought new ones.”
“She tried to tangle the complicated legal issues during the meeting.”
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