noun / verb
jangle
JANG-gul/ˈdʒæŋɡl/
A harsh ringing or clashing sound, or making such a sound.
The loose keys jangle as he shakes them together.
Etymology
Jangler described noisy human speech—chattering, bawling, or arguing. The meaning broadened from discordant voices to harsh noise, including the metallic ringing described by the modern verb.
In context
I pull out my car keys and I jangle them and there's a little Luke figurine on it
More examples
- A sudden jangle came from the loose metal parts.
- The bells jangle whenever the door moves.
- She shook the chain, producing a harsh jangle.
Forms
jangle · jangles · jangled · jangling