Jangling: meaning, definitions and examples
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jangling
[ หdสรฆลษกlษชล ]
sound-related
To make a harsh, discordant sound, often associated with clanging or ringing. This can refer to metallic noises or any jarring noise that can be irritating.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The keys were jangling in his pocket as he walked.
- The wind caused the chimes to jangle loudly.
- She heard the jangling of the chains in the distance.
sound-related
A sharp, discordant sound produced by the striking of one object against another. It is often associated with annoyance or discomfort due to its loudness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The jangling of pots and pans could be heard from the kitchen.
- His jangling voice made it hard to concentrate.
- There was a jangling of metal that indicated a struggle.
Translations
Translations of the word "jangling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tintilar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช klirren
๐ฎ๐ฉ berdering
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะทะฒะตะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dzwonienie
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใณใฐใชใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท tintement
๐ช๐ธ tintinear
๐น๐ท tฤฑnlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ธ๋๋ธ๋ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ zvonฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvonenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎๅฝๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zvonenje
๐ฎ๐ธ klukka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแก แฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zฤฑnqฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ tintinear
Etymology
The term 'jangling' originates from Middle English 'janglen', which means to make a discordant noise. The word can be traced back further to the Old French 'jangler', meaning 'to prattle' or 'to chatter', which is derived from an even older root reflecting 'to make noise'. Over time, the connotation evolved to refer specifically to unpleasant or disruptive sounds, particularly those created by metal objects. This reflects the nature of the sound, often described as annoying or irritating, which plays into modern usage. The variety of contexts in which 'jangling' can be applied has expanded, sometimes also encompassing metaphorical uses such as describing a situation or atmosphere full of tension and discord.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,232 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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