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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024jan•gle /ˈdʒæŋgəl/USA pronunciation v., -gled, -gling, n. v. - to (cause to) make a harsh ringing or clattering sound: [no object]Suddenly the alarm jangled and I woke up.[~ + object]He jangled coins together in his pocket.
- to cause to become irritated; to jar:[~ + object]a loud noise that jangles the nerves.
n. [countable] - a harsh ringing or clattering sound.
jan•gler /ˈdʒæŋglɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] jan•gly /ˈdʒæŋgli/USA pronunciation adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024jan•gle ( jang′gəl),USA pronunciation v., -gled, -gling, n. v.i. - 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.
v.t. - 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.
n. - a harsh or discordant sound.
- an argument, dispute, or quarrel.
- Gmc; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
- Old French jangler
- Middle English janglen 1250–1300
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