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jangling

Jangling (noun) means the rattling, clanging sound made by things like keys, chains, or coins knocking together. Example: “The jangling of his belt buckle woke the dog.”

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The rattling, clanging sound made by things like keys, chains, or coins knocking together.
"The jangling of his belt buckle woke the dog."

How to use jangling

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing rattly noise something makes when it jangles.

Word forms

janglings plural

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What does “jangling” mean?

The word “jangling” means the rattling, clanging sound made by things like keys, chains, or coins knocking together. In plain terms, the ongoing rattly noise something makes when it jangles.

How do you use “jangling” in a sentence?

Here is “jangling” used in a sentence: “The jangling of his belt buckle woke the dog.”

What part of speech is “jangling”?

“Jangling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of jangling?

"jangling" (noun) means the rattling, clanging sound made by things like keys, chains, or coins knocking together.

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