Englishjangle
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- : to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound //keys jangling in my pocket
- : to quarrel verbally
- : to talk idly
- transitive verb
- : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously: to excite to tense irritation //jangled nerves
- : to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a discordant often ringing sound //the jangle of spurs
- : noisy quarreling
- : idle talk
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteExamples
Verb
- //Coins jangled out of the machine.
- //He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Noun
- //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumblejangle
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangleSynonymsbackchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
jangle
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- : to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound //keys jangling in my pocket
- : to quarrel verbally
- : to talk idly
- transitive verb
- : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously: to excite to tense irritation //jangled nerves
- : to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a discordant often ringing sound //the jangle of spurs
- : noisy quarreling
- : idle talk
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteExamples
Verb
- //Coins jangled out of the machine.
- //He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Noun
- //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumblejangle
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangleSynonymsbackchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
jangle
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- : to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound //keys jangling in my pocket
- : to quarrel verbally
- : to talk idly
- transitive verb
- : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously: to excite to tense irritation //jangled nerves
- : to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a discordant often ringing sound //the jangle of spurs
- : noisy quarreling
- : idle talk
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteExamples
Verb
- //Coins jangled out of the machine.
- //He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Noun
- //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumblejangle
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangleSynonymsbackchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
jangle
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- : to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound //keys jangling in my pocket
- : to quarrel verbally
- : to talk idly
- transitive verb
- : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously: to excite to tense irritation //jangled nerves
- : to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a discordant often ringing sound //the jangle of spurs
- : noisy quarreling
- : idle talk
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteExamples
Verb
- //Coins jangled out of the machine.
- //He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Noun
- //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumblejangle
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangleSynonymsbackchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
jangle
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- : to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound //keys jangling in my pocket
- : to quarrel verbally
- : to talk idly
- transitive verb
- : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously: to excite to tense irritation //jangled nerves
- : to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a discordant often ringing sound //the jangle of spurs
- : noisy quarreling
- : idle talk
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteExamples
Verb
- //Coins jangled out of the machine.
- //He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Noun
- //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumblejangle
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangleSynonymsbackchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
jangle
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- : to make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound //keys jangling in my pocket
- : to quarrel verbally
- : to talk idly
- transitive verb
- : to cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously: to excite to tense irritation //jangled nerves
- : to utter or sound in a discordant, babbling, or chattering way
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a discordant often ringing sound //the jangle of spurs
- : noisy quarreling
- : idle talk
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteExamples
Verb
- //Coins jangled out of the machine.
- //He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
Noun
- //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French jangler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch jangelen to grumblejangle
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangleSynonymsbackchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb