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- [rat-ling]
- /ˈræt lɪŋ/
- /ˈræt.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rat-ling]
- /ˈræt lɪŋ/
Definitions of rattling word
- adjective rattling that rattles: a rattling door. 1
- adjective rattling remarkably good, lively, or fast: a rattling talk; a rattling gallop. 1
- adverb rattling very: a rattling good time. 1
- verb without object rattling 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. 1
- verb without object rattling to move or go, especially rapidly, with such sounds: The car rattled along the highway. 1
- verb without object rattling to talk rapidly; chatter: He rattled on for an hour about his ailments. 1
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Origin of rattling
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English ratelinge; see rattle1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Rattling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rattling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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.
rattling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rattling
adj rattling
- bigmouthed — having a very large mouth.
- loose-lipped — tending toward indiscriminate and uninhibited talk.
adjective rattling
- discommodious — Not commodious; uncomfortable.
- embarrassing — Causing embarrassment.
- longwinded — Alternative spelling of long-winded.
- multiloquent — Talkative.
noun rattling
- 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.
- whirring — to go, fly, revolve, or otherwise move quickly with a humming or buzzing sound: An electric fan whirred softly in the corner.
- whiz — to make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air.
Top questions with rattling
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