jangling (Meaning)

Wordnet

jangling (s)

like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together

Webster

jangling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Jangle

Webster

jangling (a.)

Producing discordant sounds.

Webster

jangling (n.)

Idle babbling; vain disputation.

Wrangling; altercation.

jangling Sentence Examples

  1. The jangling of keys in his pocket alerted her to his presence.
  2. The wind caused the metal sign to sway, jangling against its rusty hinges.
  3. She could hear the jangling of spurs as the cowboy walked across the room.
  4. The jangling sound of jewelry filled the air as the dancers moved gracefully.
  5. With a nervous smile, he tried to hide the jangling coins in his pocket.
  6. The jangling of the tambourine kept the rhythm of the song steady.
  7. The jangling of the dog tags on his collar was a constant reminder of his military service.
  8. As the car drove over the cobblestone streets, the jangling of the loose muffler grated on her nerves.
  9. The jangling of the wind chimes outside her window soothed her as she drifted off to sleep.
  10. The jangling of the bells on the reindeer's harness filled the air as they dashed through the snow.

FAQs About the word jangling

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The jangling of keys in his pocket alerted her to his presence.

The wind caused the metal sign to sway, jangling against its rusty hinges.

She could hear the jangling of spurs as the cowboy walked across the room.

The jangling sound of jewelry filled the air as the dancers moved gracefully.