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   jangle

   /ˈdʒaŋɡl/

   verb

   • 1. make or cause to make a ringing metallic sound, typically a discordant one: "a bell jangled loudly" Similar clankclinkjingletinkledingpingclangclashclatterrattlevibrateringchimerare:tintinnabulate
   • ▪ (with reference to a person's nerves) set or be set on edge: "now it's over my nerves are jangling" Similar grate onjar onirritatedisturbassaultfrayraspput/set on edgeshredrub rawtestrattlestretch tightwreak havoc oninformal:get on

   noun

   • 1. a ringing metallic sound: "the shrill jangle of the door bell"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘talk excessively or noisily, squabble’): from Old French jangler, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. jangly adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   What does jangle mean?

   • JANGLE definition: 1. to make a noise like metal hitting metal: 2. to make a noise like metal hitting metal: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   What does janglen mean?

   • 1. To cause to make a harsh discordant sound. 2. To have an irritating effect on: The racket from the street jangled my nerves. n. A harsh metallic sound. [Middle English janglen, to chatter, from Old French jangler, probably of Germanic origin.] jan′gler n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

   Jangled - definition of jangled by The Free Dictionary

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   What does jangle sound like?

   • To jangle is to make a metallic sound like a bell, a bunch of keys, or spurs on cowboy boots. Little kids waiting for Santa Claus might wake up abruptly, thinking they've heard his sleigh bells jangle on the roof. A jangle is similar to a jingle, a ringing, bell-like noise, but it's typically a bit harsher or more discordant.

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   What does the term 'Jangler' mean?

   • The term 'Jangler' is the gerund noun form of 'jangle'. It strictly means one who strikes males in the balls. Less strictly, it can also be used as a label for one who is arrogant, deceptive, or foolish. "My jangs are itchy today." "Whoa!

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJANGLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jangle means to make a noise like metal hitting metal, or to disturb someone's nerves. Learn how to use this word in sentences, idioms and different languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     to make a noise like metal hitting metal: He jangled his...

   • Jangle: Korean Translation

     JANGLE translate: 땡그랑거리다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jangle: Catalan Translation

     JANGLE translate: dringar, fer un soroll metàl·lic. Learn...

   • Jangle Spanish Translation

     jangle translate: hacer un sonido metálico, sonar de un modo...

   • Jangle: German Translation

     jangle translate: schrillen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jangle: Indonesian Translation

     jangle translate: mendentangkan. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jangle in Traditional Chinese

     JANGLE translate: （使）發出叮鈴噹啷聲. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jangle: Italian Translation

     jangle translate: produrre suoni stridenti/metallici,...

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   Jangle can be a verb meaning to make a harsh sound or to quarrel, or a noun meaning a discordant sound or idle talk. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Jangle is a verb that means to make a harsh sound, like metal hitting metal, or to make someone feel nervous or anxious. Learn how to use jangle in sentences with pictures and synonyms.

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   Jangle means to produce a harsh, discordant sound, or to cause irritation or upset. It can also mean an argument or quarrel. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › jangleJANGLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Jangle means to make a noise like metal hitting metal, or to disturb someone's nerves. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

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   To jangle is to make a metallic sound like a bell, a bunch of keys, or spurs on cowboy boots. Little kids waiting for Santa Claus might wake up abruptly, thinking they've heard his sleigh bells jangle on the roof.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › jangleJANGLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Jangle is a verb that means to make a ringing noise by hitting small metal objects together. It is also a noun that means this sound. See how to use jangle in sentences and translations in different languages.