jangly
gəl verb (used without object)
1.
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.
2.
to speak angrily; wrangle.
verb (used with object)
3.
to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound: He jangled the pots and pans.
4.
to cause to become irritated or upset: The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.
noun
5.
a harsh or discordant sound.
6.
an argument, dispute, or quarrel.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English janglen < Old French jangler < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
1250–1300; Middle English janglen < Old French jangler < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
Related forms
jan·gler, noun
jan·gly, adjective
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jangle (ˈdʒæŋɡəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantly: the telephone jangled |
| 2. | (tr) to produce a jarring effect on: the accident jangled his nerves |
| 3. | an archaic word for wrangle |
| —n | |
| 4. | a harsh, unpleasant ringing noise |
| 5. | an argument or quarrel |
| [C13: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complain] | |
| 'jangler | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
jangle
c.1300, "to talk excessively," from O.Fr. jangler "to chatter" (12c.), perhaps from Frank. *jangelon "to jeer" (cf. M.Du. jangelen "to whine"). Meaning of "make harsh noise" is first recorded 1494.
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