jangle — to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
Example Sentences
- My nerves jangled like a broken wind chime after drinking five cups of coffee.
- The jangling of her bracelets announced her arrival before she even entered the room.
- His attempt at sneaking was ruined by the jangling of his keychain collection.
jangle
VERB[/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/]
to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic sound
The keys jangle loudly as the janitor rushes down the school hallway.
Tangled strings jangle while picks dangle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French in the 14th century, originally meaning 'to make a clanging or discordant sound.' It functioned as an onomatopoeia that evolved to specifically describe the sharp, metallic sounds produced by striking or clashing objects.
Breakdown
Jangle is an onomatopoetic word with no productive morphological breakdown; the entire word itself is the imitative element representing the sharp, ringing sound of metal objects striking together.
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📝Examples
“My nerves jangled like a broken wind chime after drinking five cups of coffee.”
“The jangling of her bracelets announced her arrival before she even entered the room.”
“His attempt at sneaking was ruined by the jangling of his keychain collection.”
“The old dog's collar jangled softly as he walked across the kitchen floor.”
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