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- [jang-guh l]
- /ˈdʒæŋ gəl/
- /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡl̩/
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- [jang-guh l]
- /ˈdʒæŋ gəl/
Definitions of jangle word
- verb without object jangle to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together: The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves. 1
- verb without object jangle to speak angrily; wrangle. 1
- verb with object jangle to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound: He jangled the pots and pans. 1
- verb with object jangle to cause to become irritated or upset: The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves. 1
- noun jangle a harsh or discordant sound. 1
- noun jangle an argument, dispute, or quarrel. 1
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Origin of jangle
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English janglen < Old French jangler < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
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Parts of speech for Jangle
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
jangle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jangle
noun jangle
- jingle — to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly: The keys on his belt jingled as he walked.
- rattle — to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions: The windows rattled in their frames.
- clank — When large metal objects clank, they make a noise because they are hitting together or hitting against something hard.
- clink — If objects made of glass, pottery, or metal clink or if you clink them, they touch each other and make a short, light sound.
- clatter — If you say that people or things clatter somewhere, you mean that they move there noisily.
verb jangle
- chime — When a bell or a clock chimes, it makes ringing sounds.
- conflict — Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
- disaccord — to be out of accord; disagree.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- disharmonize — (intransitive) To cause disorder.
Antonyms for jangle
noun jangle
verb jangle
- agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
- harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
- harmonise — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
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