dangle
0 antonyms and opposites of dangle, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To hang loosely, swinging freely.
How to use dangle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Likely of North Germanic origin, related to Danish dingle and Swedish dangla, both meaning "to swing about."
Full origin of dangle →Frequently asked questions
What does “dangle” mean?
The word “dangle” means to hang loosely, swinging freely. In plain terms, to hang loosely and swing, or to tempt someone with something.
How do you pronounce “dangle”?
“Dangle” is pronounced DANG-guhl (/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “dangle” in a sentence?
Here is “dangle” used in a sentence: “Her earrings dangled as she shook her head.”
What part of speech is “dangle”?
“Dangle” is a verb.
Where does the word “dangle” come from?
The word “dangle” comes from Germanic. Likely of North Germanic origin, related to Danish dingle and Swedish dangla, both meaning "to swing about.".
How many meanings does “dangle” have?
“Dangle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to hang loosely, swinging freely.