Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jang-guh l]
- /ˈdʒæŋ gəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jang-guh l]
- /ˈdʒæŋ gəl/
Definitions of jangly word
- verb without object jangly 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 jangly to speak angrily; wrangle. 1
- verb with object jangly to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound: He jangled the pots and pans. 1
- verb with object jangly to cause to become irritated or upset: The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves. 1
- noun jangly a harsh or discordant sound. 1
- noun jangly an argument, dispute, or quarrel. 1
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Origin of jangly
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 Jangly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jangly 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 60% 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.
jangly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jangly
adjective jangly
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
- noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
- raucous — harsh; strident; grating: raucous voices; raucous laughter.
- clinking — a clinking sound.
- disharmonic — lacking harmony; disharmonious; discordant.
Antonyms for jangly
adjective jangly
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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