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- [jang-guh l]
- /ˈdʒæŋ gəl/
- /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jang-guh l]
- /ˈdʒæŋ gəl/
Definitions of jangling word
- verb without object jangling 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. 1
- verb without object jangling to speak angrily; wrangle. 1
- verb with object jangling to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound: He jangled the pots and pans. 1
- verb with object jangling to cause to become irritated or upset: The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves. 1
- noun jangling a harsh or discordant sound. 1
- noun jangling an argument, dispute, or quarrel. 1
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Origin of jangling
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English janglen < Old French jangler < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to haggle, whine
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Parts of speech for Jangling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jangling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jangling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jangling
adjective jangling
- dissonant — disagreeing or harsh in sound; discordant.
- inconsonant — not consonant or in accord.
- tuneless — unmelodious; unmusical.
- unharmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
Antonyms for jangling
noun jangling
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- amicability — characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement.
- diapason — either of two stops (open and stopped diapason) usually found throughout the compass of a pipe organ that give it its characteristic tone colour
- polyphony — Music. polyphonic composition; counterpoint.
- attunement — an attuning or act of making harmonious
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