jangle

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, clashing or ringing sound, often of metal objects.

  - "The bells made a joyful jangle as they rang."
  - "The keys in her pocket jangled as she walked."

• Verb, Transitive

  To make a loud, clashing or ringing sound.

  - "The wind chimes jangled in the breeze."
  - "The children's laughter jangled in the quiet room."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jangle
tangle , angle , pangle , mangle

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Variants

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jangle , jangled , jangler , janglers , jangles , jangling , jangle someone's nerves

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to clink or jingle,' from Old French 'jangler,' to chatter, prattle, or gossip.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'jangle' is also used in the context of jazz music, referring to a complex, syncopated rhythm.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' the character Boo Radley is described as having a 'jangling' key that he uses to leave gifts for the children.

3. The term 'jangle pop' is used to describe a genre of music that features a loud, ringing guitar sound.

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Related Concepts

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1. clang: A loud, ringing sound, similar to jangle but more often used for the sound of metal.

2. cacophony: A discordant mixture of sounds, often used to describe the opposite of harmony.

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Culture

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In literature, jangle is used to describe the sound of bells, keys, or other objects. In music, it is a rhythmic style characterized by a complex interplay of various elements. In art, it can refer to the use of bright, clashing colors.

How to Memorize "jangle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bunch of keys jingling in your hand, or imagine a bell tower with bells ringing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of bells or keys, or think of the word 'clang' as a similar sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word with the sound of jangling keys or bells.

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