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jangling

 

[ หˆdส’รฆล‹ษกlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

clang, clatter, rattle

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

clanging, clash, ring

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tintilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เค•เคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klirren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒะตะฝั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwonienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒณใ‚ฐใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tintement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tintinear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑnlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ธ๋ž‘๋”ธ๋ž‘ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvonenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎๅฝ“ๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klukka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹าฃา“ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zฤฑnqฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tintinear

Word origin

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.