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jangle

[ jang-guhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

, jan·gled, jan·gling.

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.
to speak angrily; wrangle.

, jan·gled, jan·gling.

to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound:
He jangled the pots and pans.
to cause to become irritated or upset:
The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.

jangle

/ ˈdʒæŋɡəl /

to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantly
the telephone jangled
tr to produce a jarring effect on
the accident jangled his nerves
an archaic word for wrangle

Origin of jangle¹

1250–1300; Middle English janglen < Old French jangler < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine

Origin of jangle¹

C13: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complain

I have everywhere remarked that the Indians jangle and threaten a great deal, but that they never go beyond that.

The clocks of the city struck six in a solemn jangle of tones.

Tabret and viol jangle harshly in the ears that have rioted in melodies made by fairy harpers.

The keys seemed to jangle like thunder as I tried them one after the other on the drawer where I had seen him put away the gold.

The weather held good, and late that night the camp heard the jangle of bells as Mr. Starr drove over to the stables.

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