Rattly: meaning, definitions and examples
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rattly
[ ˈrætli ]
sound description
Rattly describes a noise characterized by a series of sharp, quick, and harsh sounds. It often refers to objects that produce a rattling sound when moved or disturbed. This term can be used to describe sounds made by various things such as loose or broken machinery, a vehicle, or a person's voice. Rattly sounds can indicate a need for repair or maintenance as they often signify something is not functioning as intended.
Synonyms
clattering, jarring, noisy, shaky
Examples of usage
- The old car made a rattly noise as it drove down the road.
- Her voice had a rattly quality after shouting for hours.
- The rattly television made it hard to hear the dialogue.
- He can fix that rattly door hinge for you.
- The playground was filled with the rattly sounds of children at play.
Translations
Translations of the word "rattly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rattly
🇮🇳 खड़खड़ाना
🇩🇪 rasselnd
🇮🇩 bergetar
🇺🇦 дрижачий
🇵🇱 trzeszczący
🇯🇵 ガタガタする
🇫🇷 bruyant
🇪🇸 tembloroso
🇹🇷 tıkırdayan
🇰🇷 덜컹거리는
🇸🇦 مُتَزَلزِل
🇨🇿 chrastící
🇸🇰 chrčavý
🇨🇳 颤抖的
🇸🇮 tresoč
🇮🇸 skjálfandi
🇰🇿 дірілдеген
🇬🇪 ყაყანი
🇦🇿 səs-küylü
🇲🇽 chirriante
Etymology
The word 'rattly' derives from the verb 'rattle', which has its origins in the early 14th century from the Middle English term 'ratlen', meaning to make a quick succession of sharp sounds. The base word 'rattle' likely comes from the Old French word 'ratel', which is imitative of the sound itself, representing the action of producing a rapid succession of noises. Over time, 'rattly' emerged as an adjective to describe things that produce such a sound. The evolution of the term illustrates the way language can encapsulate sensory experiences, in this case, auditory, by mimicking the very sounds it describes. As a result, 'rattly' has been used in various contexts, ranging from describing objects, such as machines and instruments, to the vocal attributes of individuals.